CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Keystone Raptor has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (3 reports).
2005 Keystone Raptor 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 2005 Keystone Raptor problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 3 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KEYSTONE RAPTOR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE OUTSIDE WALL WAS SEPARATING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN RV MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE FRAME FAILED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE HAS BEEN OCCURRING EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
CARLISLE TIRE(225X75X15) ON MIDDLE AXLE ON KEYSTONE RAPTOR SEPARATED, LOOKED AS IF STEEL BELT HAD CUT INTO SIDEWALL AS A DEFECT. TIRE IMMEDIATELY SHREDDED AND DAMAGED THE RIM AND THE TIRES ON BOTH AXLES AROUND IT. ALSO DAMAGED AREA UNDER WHEEL AS WELL AS FENDER. CARLISLE WAS CONTACTED AND DENIED ANY WARRANTY AS TIRES WERE 2 YEARS OLD IN APRIL AND THIS HAPPENED IN JULY. THEY REFUSED TO ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR HIGH FAILURE RATE OF RV TRAILER TIRES. *JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2005 KEYSTONE RAPTOR TRAILER WITH MISSION TIRES SIZE ST2257515. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH SHE EXPERIENCED BLOW OUTS ON THE TWO FRONT AND REAR TIRES. THERE WAS NO SIGN OF WEAR AND TEAR. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED WITH THE SAME BRAND AND SIZE. THE ENGINE SIZE, NUMBER OF CYLINDERS, POWER TRAIN, AND FUEL SYSTEM INFORMATION WAS NOT APPLICABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,500.
I HAVE A 2005 KEYSTONE RAPTOR TOY HAULER TRAILER (3612DS) WITH 15" MISSION "D" RATED TIRES ON THEM. I HAVE HAD 4 BLOWOUTS IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS. THE TIRES BLOWOUTS HAVE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE UNDER-CARRIAGE OF MY TRAILER. TWO OF THE BLOWOUTS OCCURRED ON ONE TRIP WHILE I WAS NOT CARRYING ANY CARGO IN THE REAR AT ALL. THE OTHER TWO TIMES WERE WHILE I WAS CARRYING TWO FULL SIZE QUADS (THUS, THE WEIGHT WAS NOT AN ISSUE). THESE TIRES ARE JUNK AND SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED ON LARGER RIGS. LARGE RIGS SHOULD BE MANDATED TO HAVE 16" STEEL BELTED, COMMERCIAL TIRES. THESE TIRE BLOWOUTS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES OR EVEN DEATH. *JB
THE UNIT I PURCHASED FROM ORANGEWOOD RV IN SURPRISE, AZ. LAST YEAR,WAS DEFECTIVE AND CAUSED CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO OUR TOW VEHICLE AND UNIT. THIS WAS CAUSED AS A DIRECT RESULT OF A MANUFACTURER DEFECT IN THE 3 AXLES ON THE RIGHT/PASSENGER SIDE OF OUR RAPTOR-MODEL, WERE INSTALLED, 2 1/2 INCHES OFF-CENTER, WHICH CREATED DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, AS THE REAR END OF THE UNIT WAS OVER THE TRAFFIC LINE, AT TIMES AS MUCH AS 8-12 INCHES, AND SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE ROOF AND WAS AN EXCESSIVE STRAIN AND DAMAGE TO THE TOW VEHICLE, THAT IT REQUIRED EXTENSIVE REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENTS, AS THEY FRAUDULENTLY LED ME TO BELIEVE, I COULD TOW THE VEHICLE SAFELY, WITH THE VEHICLE I OWNED, WITHOUT ANY MODIFICATIONS OR
2005 Keystone Raptor questions
Does the 2005 Keystone Raptor have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2005 Keystone Raptor: Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or spray in a fire; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Keystone Raptor?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (3), Power Train (1), Suspension (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Keystone Raptor 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.