CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Keystone Raptor has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Equipment (3 reports).
2008 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.
Electrical switch may fail and increase fire risk
Certain RVs have an IOTA ITS-50R transfer switch that may fail when exposed to high electrical loads in higher ambient temperatures.
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 2008 Keystone Raptor problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 3 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KEYSTONE RAPTOR TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ODOR OF PROPANE FUEL WAS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE PROPANE LINE WAS DAMAGED BY CONSTANT CONTACT WITH THE TIRE, WHICH CAUSED IT TO LEAK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V132000 (EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG LINES AND FITTINGS). THE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. ..UPDATED 04/18/13 *BF
IN 2008 I PURCHASED A NEW 2008 38 FT. RAPTOR 3612 DS TOY HAULER FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER, MANUFACTURED BY KEYSTONE RV. IN AUGUST OF 2010 I WAS TRAVELING ACROSS COUNTRY AND AT SOME POINT ALONG THE JOURNEY MY FULL 110 GALLON WATER TANK FELL OUT OF THE TRAILER AS I WAS GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. AS THIS TRAILER IS LARGE AND LONG, I DID NOT FEEL THE TANK FALL OUT, SO I HAVE NO IDEA WHEN IT HAPPENED DURING THAT DAY AND AS I HAD TRAVELED OVER 300 MILES FROM START TO FINISH I HAD NO IDEA WHERE TO START LOOKING FOR THE TANK. AS I PULLED INTO A CAMPGROUND AT THE END OF THE DAY, A CAMPER NOTICED I HAD STUFF DRAGGING UNDERNEATH THE TRAILER. WE SET UP CAMP AND THEN I CRAWLED UNDER THE TRAILER TO FIND TH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KEYSTONE RAPTOR RV. THE CONTACT STATED THE LEAF SPRING CENTER BOLT WAS FRACTURING AND CAUSING THE AXLE TO SLIDE. WHEN THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR, THE WHEELS WOULD DRAG THE GROUND AND ONE TIRE WOULD BE ONE INCH FROM THE OTHER TIRE AND THE OTHER TIRES WOULD BE SIX TO SEVEN INCHES APART AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES WHERE THE LEAF SPRING BOLTS WERE REPLACED BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE AXLE WAS ALSO REPLACED AND FOUR TIRES. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,000.
2008 KEYSTONE RAPTOR 3600RL HAS SAFETY PROBLEMS WITH THE ROCKERS, HARDWARE, AND AXLES. *NJ THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE ROCKERS, HARDWARE AND AXLES WERE TOO LIGHTWEIGHT TO CARRY A LOAD THAT WAS BEING PUT ONTO THEM. THE CONSUMER STATED HE NOTICED THE REAR TIRE WAS BALD AND ANOTHER TIRE WAS SEVERELY WORN. THE CONSUMER CHECKED TO MAKE SURE THERE WERE NO OTHER PROBLEMS AND THAT'S WHEN HE DISCOVERED THE ROCKER HARDWARE, BOLTS, NUT BUSHINGS AND THE REAR AXLE WERE SEVERELY WORN FROM CONSTANT POUNDING ON THE ROAD. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS INOPERATIVE. *JB
2008 Keystone Raptor questions
Does the 2008 Keystone Raptor have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2008 Keystone Raptor: Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or spray in a fire; Electrical switch may fail and increase fire risk; Transfer Switch Can Overheat and Cause a Fire; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Lines And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Keystone Raptor?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (3), Suspension (2), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 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.