CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Keystone Montana has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (5 reports).
2013 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.
Rear windows may be wrongly marked as emergency exits
Certain 2013 Keystone Montana and 2014 Keystone Mountaineer trailers have rear windows labeled with an emergency exit sticker, but those windows are not intended to serve as secondary emergency exits.
Entry steps can break loose, risking a fall
Certain Keystone Montana, Raptor, and Dutchmen Voltage recreational vehicles have quad entry steps that may have a rivet shear and fail.
Most common 2013 Keystone Montana problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 5 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
What owners report
TRAVELING I10 JUST OUTSIDE SAN ANTONIO TX PULLING MY 39 FOOT KEYSTONE MONTANA I EXPERIENCED A TIRE BLOWOUT (GOODYEAR TIRE). THE BLOWOUT DID MAJOR DAMAGE TO MY WHEEL WELL, METAL ON SIDE OF 5TH WHEEL. COST TO REPAIR IS $7,200.00. TIRES HAVE LESS THAN 2000 MILES ON THEM. I AM GOING TO REMOVE THEM AND REPLACE WITH MICHELIN XPS RIB
WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH PULLING OUR 2013 MONTANA 5TH WHEEL WITH ST235/80R16 GOODYEAR MARATHON TIRE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR BLEW. TIRE PRESSURE WAS CHECKED PRIOR TO TRIP.
HAD 2 TIRES BLOW OUT ON RECENT TRIPS. THE GOODYEAR MARATHON ST 235/80R16-E CAME ON OUR 2013 KEYSTONE MONTANA 3100RL 5TH WHEEL WHEN IT WAS BOUGHT NEW. TIRE PRESSURES WERE VERIFIED PRIOR TO OUR TRIP. ONE TIRE BLEW (SHREDDED) ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WHILE ON RT 95 IN MARYLAND ON JUNE 17, 2015. CAUSED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO CAMPER. I ADDED A TPMS TO MONITOR THE PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE OF THE TIRES (IN REAL-TIME) SHORTLY AFTER THAT INCIDENT. ON A SUBSEQUENT TRIP, A SECOND GY MARATHON BLEW OUT ON RT. 95 IN NJ ON JULY 29, 2015, ABOUT 175 MILES INTO OUR TRIP. IT WAS ALSO ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE CAMPER. STARTING COLD INFLATION WAS 78 PSI (PER GY INFLATION TABLES FOR WEIGHT ON AXLES). MONIT
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KEYSTONE MONTANA BEING HAULED BY A 2013 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SHORT ASSOCIATED WITH THE WIRING UNDERNEATH THE BED IN THE TRAILER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING FOR A RESPONSE FROM THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
PURCHASED 2013 MONTANA 5TH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR MARATHON 235 80/R16 TIRES. AFTER FIRST TIME OUT WE TRAVELED APPROXIMATELY 100 MILES ROUND TRIP. AFTER RETURNING HOME I INSPECTED THE RV AND NOTICED BUBBLES ON THE FIRST TIRE DRIVERS SIDE. I REPLACED BOTH TIRES ON THAT AXLE WITH TWO TOW MAX. IN JANUARY 2015 WE WERE PARKED IN ST. GEORGE, UT. I DID A WALK AROUND AND NOTICED TIRE CORDS HANGING OUT OF THE SECOND TIRE BACK ON DRIVERS SIDE. I REPLACED THAT TIRE BEFORE TRAVELING. ON THE WAY TO KINGMAN AZ, JANUARY 12, 2015, ON HWY 93 WE HAD A BLOW OUT ON THE REMAINING GY MARATHON TIRE. THE BLOW OUT RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO THE TRAILER. I BROUGHT THIS PROBLEM TO THE ATTENTION OF GY W
2013 Keystone Montana questions
Does the 2013 Keystone Montana have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2013 Keystone Montana: Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or spray in a fire; Rear windows may be wrongly marked as emergency exits; Entry steps can break loose, risking a fall; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Equipment. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Keystone Montana?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (5), Structure (3), Equipment (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 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.