CarRecallWatchThe 2004 Keystone Montana has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Equipment (4 reports).
2004 Keystone Montana 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 2004 Keystone Montana problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 4 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KEYSTONE FIFTH WHEEL RV TRAILER. THE VEHICLE HAS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM2852. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR. DOMETIC STATED THAT THE REFRIGERATOR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND HE WOULD HAVE TO CALL A DEALER AND PAY FOR THE REPAIR. CURRENTLY, THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. COOLANT WAS LEAKING IN THE REAR OF THE REFRIGERATOR, WHICH IS LOCATED NEXT TO THE GAS LINE. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN OFF THE GAS LINE AND THEN TURN OFF THE REFRIGERATOR BEFORE A FIRE OCCURRED IN THE RV. UPDATED 05/06/09. *LJ UPDATED 05/07/09
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KEYSTONE MOUNTAINEER. THE VEHICLE HAS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM2852. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08E032000 (EQUIPMENT) AND IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE MANUFACTURER. HE WAS ADVISED TO HAVE HIS UNIT REPAIRED ACCORDING TO THE RECALL, WHICH STATED THAT DOMETIC WOULD INSTALL A SECONDARY BURNER HOUSING. HE IS CONCERNED THAT THE REMEDY WOULD NOT PREVENT THE FAILURE, BUT RATHER CONTAIN IT IN THE EVENT THAT ONE OCCURS. THE REFRIGERATOR HAS NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED. UPDATED 11-19-08 *BF UPDATED 11/20/08. *JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KEYSTONE MONTANA. THE VEHICLE HAS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM2852. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08E032000 (EQUIPMENT), WHICH MENTIONED A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. HE HAS BEEN ATTEMPTING TO HAVE THE REFRIGERATOR SERVICED EVER SINCE THE NOTICE WAS RECEIVED. SEVERAL DEALERS REFUSED TO COOPERATE AND WOULD NOT ALLOW HIM TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR APPOINTMENT. THE CONTACT IS CONCERNED THAT THE REFRIGERATOR COULD CATCH FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER OF THE REFRIGERATOR HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE PURCHASE DATE AND PART NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN. UPDATE 09/10/08 *CW THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN RESO
MY FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER IS WEARING OUT ALL FOUR TIRES ON THE INSIDE EDGE. WEAR SEVERE ENOUGH THAT I HAD TO USE SPARE ON ONE WHEEL, CAUSED HAVING TO CHANGE TIRE ON EDGE OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. THE AXLES WERE MANUFACTURED BYAL-KO. THEY REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING AS THEY SAID THEY WERE OUT OF WARRANTY. DURING INVESTIGATING I FOUND THAT THERE ARE MANY RV'S WITH THE SAME TROUBLE, ALL WITH AL-KO AXLES. I AM REPLACING THE AXLES AT MY OWN COST. *JB
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE TIRES WERE WEARING PREMATURELY ON THE INSIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE AXLES WERE BENT. THE AXLES WERE REPLACED. *AK
2004 Keystone Montana questions
Does the 2004 Keystone Montana have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2004 Keystone Montana: Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or spray in a fire; Equipment; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Wheels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Keystone Montana?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (4), Suspension (2), Tires (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 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.