CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Keystone Montana has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (6 reports).
2009 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.
Transfer Switch Can Overheat and Cause a Fire
Certain travel trailers and fifth wheels from model years 2008-2009 are equipped with an IOTA ITS-50R transfer switch, which is used on vehicles wired to be powered by a generator.
Most common 2009 Keystone Montana problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 6 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
What owners report
ON SEPTEMBER 7 2016 I WAS TRAVELING WEST ON I 64 AT APROX. 4:00 PM IN TRAFFIC JUST AFTER MILE 19 I HERD A LOUD BANG AND SAW DEBRIS FLYING OFF OF THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY RV. I PULLED ON TO THE SHOULDER AND DISCOVERED THAT THE ENTIRE TREAD ON MY RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD SEPARATED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT WHEEL WELL AND KNOCKED OFF THE VALVE STEM FROM THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE LEAVING ME WITH 2 FLAT TIRES. I ALWAYS USE A TPMS AND AT THE TIME OF FAILURE THAT TIRE WAS AT 85 PSI AND A TIRE TEMPERATURE OF 109 DEGREES. AFTER GETTING HOME I INSPECTED THE TIRE AND FOUND THE FOLLOWING 2 SPLITS ON THE SIDE WALL ABOUT 4 INCHES APART RUNNING FROM BEAD TO BEAD, AN AREA OF OLD RUST ON THE STEEL BELTS, AND A FARE AMO
IOTA ITS-50R TRANSFER SWITCH FAILURE :CENTER LUGS OVER HEATED AND BEGAN TO MELT, MELTED WIRING AT TERMINAL AND MELTED UNIT COVER. HAD I NOT BEEN HOME, OR ASLEEP, IT WOULD HAVE BURNED THE WHOLE CAMPER DOWN, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH! *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KEYSTONE MONTANA RECREATIONAL VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH BF-GOODRICH LOW RANGE E TIRES, SIZE 235-85-R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND 80 MILES LATER THE DRIVER REAR SIDE TIRE BLEW. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE RV SUSTAINED DAMAGED TO THE FRONT END PANEL, INSULATION, AND BRAKE WIRES. THE DOT WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE TIRES FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000 AND THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,985....UPDATED11/21/12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED TREAD LOSS AND BELT SEPARATION. THE RV WAS DAMAGED. UPDATED 11/28/12
2009 KEYSTONE MONTANA 5TH WHEEL. CONSUMER STATES HE EXPERIENCED FIVE TIRE FAILURES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE PRESSURE WAS GOOD AND THE WEIGHT OF THE CAMPER WAS UNDER GROSS WEIGHT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KEYSTONE MONTANA RV EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR MARATHON TIRES, SIZE: ST 235 80 16. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 62 MPH WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE STARTED TO LOOSE TREAD. ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE LOST TREAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE DOT NUMBER AND VIN WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.
2009 Keystone Montana questions
Does the 2009 Keystone Montana have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2009 Keystone Montana: Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or spray in a fire; Transfer Switch Can Overheat and Cause a Fire; Electrical System; Electrical System; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Keystone Montana?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (6), Equipment (1), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 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.