CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Keystone Alpine has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (4 reports).
2013 Keystone Alpine recalls
Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or spray in a fire
Some Kidde plastic-handle and push-button fire extinguishers installed in these recreational trailers may become clogged, so they may not discharge as expected, or may require excessive force to activate.
Most common 2013 Keystone Alpine problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 4 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KEYSTONE ALPINE TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH POWER KING TOWMAX TIRES, SIZE ST235/80R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT. APPROXIMATELY 200 MILES LATER, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT. APPROXIMATELY 400 MILES LATER, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURES ALL OCCURRED DURING THE SAME TRIP. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED DAMAGE TO THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE AND REMOVED THE TIRE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.
THIS IS THE SECOND BLOW OUT, THE LAST TWO TIMES OUT WITHIN A MONTH. THE TIRES FAILED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE RV, TIRE PRESSURES WERE CHECKED AND TOP OFF AFTER WINTER STORAGE (INDOORS). BOTH TRIPS THE OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90 DEGREES. BOTH SIDES OF THE RV WERE DAMAGED AFTER THE BLOW OUTS, METAL SIDING AND FENDER WELL PARTS WERE DESTROYED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KEYSTONE ALPINE RECREATIONAL TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH POWER KING TOW MAX TIRES, SIZE: ST235/80R16E (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DISCOVERED THAT THREE TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. THE LOCATION OF THE DEFECTIVE TIRES WERE UNKNOWN. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 800.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KEYSTONE ALPINE RV BEING TOWED BY A 2013 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MICROWAVE FREQUENTLY TURNED ON AND OFF. THE MICROWAVE CONVECTION OVEN WAS MANUFACTURED IN JANUARY OF 2013, MODEL NUMBER CFMV154CLS AND SERIAL NUMBER KG30102106. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT ITEMS INSIDE OR NEAR THE MICROWAVE BURNED WHEN THE UNIT WAS NOT ACTIVATED. AS AN INTERIM REPAIR, THE CONTACT DISCONNECTED THE MICROWAVE TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE UNIT WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V136000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE WAS NOT REMEDIED. THE RV WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
RV WITH 1088 MILES ON TIRES. HAD A BLOWOUT ON THE FREEWAY. TIRE COMPLETELY SHREDDED WITH TREAD SEPARATED THROUGHOUT. WHEN WE HAD THE TIRES REPLACED 3/5 TIRES WERE DAMAGED. 1 SHREDDED THAT CAUSED THE BLOWOUT AND TWO OTHER WITH LARGEST BLOBS INSIDE THE TIRE. THESE TYPE OF TIRES ARE VERY UNSAFE AND SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM THE MARKET. *TR
2013 Keystone Alpine questions
Does the 2013 Keystone Alpine have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2013 Keystone Alpine: Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or spray in a fire; Equipment. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Keystone Alpine?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (4), Electrical System (2), Wheels (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Keystone Alpine has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.