2002 Keystone Montana Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2002 Keystone Montana recalls

Most common 2002 Keystone Montana problems

Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Equipment	4
Structure	2
Steering	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Power Train	1
Suspension	1
Trailer Hitches	1

What owners report

2010-10-06, Equipment
2002 KEYSTONE MONTANA. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING DEFECTIVE DOMESTIC REFRIGERATOR AND RECALL NOTICE. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE DEFECTIVE REFRIGERATOR. THE CONSUMER STATED HE NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT A RECALL NOTICE HAD BEEN SENT TO HIS RESIDENCE. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER STATED HE MOVED FROM THAT ADDRESS WHICH IS NOW A RENTAL PROPERTY. *JB

2009-05-27, Equipment
I HAVE A 2002 KEYSTONE MONTANA FIFTH WHEEL RV. LAST YEAR I TOOK IT IN THE SHOP BECAUSE MY SLIDEOUT WAS MOVING WHEN IT WAS HOOKED TO THE TOW VEHICLE. LONG STORY SHORT, IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOUR TIMES AND THEIR ARE STILL PROBLEMS WITH THE FRAME. THE PROBLEM IS THE WELDS KEEP BREAKING ON THE FRAME. THE SHOP TOLD ME I WAS LUCKY, THAT WITH THE WAY THE WELDS ARE BREAKING, THE WHOLE UNIT COULD HAVE FALLEN APART OR OFF THE FRAME WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. STILL NOT SURE HOW TO FIX THIS. THERE WERE NO INCIDENTS CAUSED THE FAILURE. SO FAR IT HAS COST CLOSE TO $8000.00 IN REPAIRS AND IT STILL BREAKS. UPON GOOGLING THIS PROBLEM, THERE ARE MANY HITS WHERE ALL STATE THE SAME PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM IS THE FRA

2009-01-07, Trailer Hitches
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 KEYSTONE MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FIBER GLASS HAD A CRACK CAUSED BY THE FLEXING OF THE HITCH, WHICH COULD NOT SUPPORT THE TRAILER. HE HAS EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE FAILURES WITH THE HYDRAULIC AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED POORLY. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND COULD NOT MAKE ANY REPAIRS. THERE WAS NO CRACK AT THE TIME OF THE PURCHASE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. UPDATED 02-18-09 *BF UPDATED 02/18/09. *JB

2008-07-29, Suspension
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 KEYSTONE MONTANA, MODEL NUMBER 2955RL. THE AXLE HAS A DEFECT THAT IS WEARING THE TIRES. IN OCTOBER OF 2007, THE CONTACT PLACED NEW TIRES ON THE TRAILER. IN JANUARY OF 2008, THE TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED. HE WILL TAKE THE TRAILER TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 3,000.

2008-05-09, Equipment
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM2852. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06E076000 (EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE) ON MARCH 11, 2008. THE NOTICED INDICATED THE RISK OF A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED IN APRIL OF 2008; HOWEVER, THE DEALER REFUSED AND STATED THAT THE REPAIRS STOPPED ON APRIL 1, 2008. THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HE WAS THE FOURTH CONSUMER THAT WAS DENIED THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT CONSULTED THE MANUFACTURER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT WAS PUT OFF AND NOT ASSISTED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED MANUFACTURER NUMBER 22485147. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAIL

2002 Keystone Montana questions

Does the 2002 Keystone Montana have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2002 Keystone Montana: Equipment; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Keystone Montana?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (4), Structure (2), Steering (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Keystone Montana 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.