CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Keystone Raptor has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (5 reports).
2013 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 2013 Keystone Raptor problems
Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 5 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
I WAS IN MY RV AT APPROXIMATELY 10AM IN THE MORNING, AT A CAMPGROUND. I NOTICED A SMELL OF ELECTRICAL BURNING IN THE LIVING AREA OF THE RV. IT WAS A COLD MORNING, AND HAD OUR ELECTRIC FIRE PLACE ON AT THE TIME. WE ALSO HAD OUR HEAT STRIP IN OUR ROOF TOP AIR CONDITIONER ON AS WELL. THE BURNING SMELL BECAME STRONGER AS THE MORNING WENT ON. I THEN BEGAN TO INVESTIGATE WHERE THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM. IT APPEARED TO BE COMING FROM OUR FIREPLACE, WE THEN REMOVED IT PLACING IT OUTSIDE. I PLUGGED THE UNIT IN OUTSIDE TO SEE IF THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM THE FIREPLACE. THERE WAS NO SMELL FROM THE FIREPLACE. I WENT BACK IN TO THE CAMPER, THE SMELL WAS STILL PRESENT. I INVESTIGATED FURTHER, AND THE SMEL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KEYSTONE RAPTOR 300 MP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN THE RV, AN ABNORMAL ODOR APPEARED. THE CONTACT OPENED THE FRONT COMPARTMENT AND NOTICED THE WIRES WERE BURNED. THE WIRES WERE LOCATED ON THE DRIVER SIDE THE FRONT UNDER STORAGE AREA. NO DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V155000(EQUIPMENT) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE HOWEVER THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 4,000.
TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING 1,850.00 DAMAGE NOT COUNTING NEW TIRE. NOVEMBER 2016 . NEXT TRIP JULY 6 2017 HAD BLOW OUT 7 MILES DOWN THE HWY SECOND TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE . TIRES ARE TOW MAX235/80/16 . I HAD 5 NEW ONES PUT ON THE ONES THAT DIDN'T BUST ARE ALL KNOTTED UP LIKE THE BELTS ARE BROKE I SAVED THE TIRES .*DT*JB
WHILE PULLING MY 2013 5TH WHEEL KEYSTONE RAPTOR ON I-95 IN VIRGINIA, I HAD THE RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPLODE. THE TIRE WAS A GOODYEAR 235/80/16 MARATHON TIRE THAT WAS NO MORE THAN A YEAR AND 4 MONTHS OLD. THE SPEED WAS BETWEEN 65-70MPH, AND WITHOUT WARNING HEARD A LOAD EXPLOSION. I LOOKED INTO THE RIGHT MIRROR, AND SAW THE TIRE DISINTEGRATING THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY 5TH WHEEL. ALL THE TIRES WERE CHECKED PRIOR TO LEAVING MYRTLE BEACH SC.,BY HAND AND VISUALLY. ALL THE TIRE HAD BETWEEN 77 TO 78 PSI IN THEM. THE SPARE WAS PUT ON, AND CONTINUED TO THE GOODYEAR SERVICE CENTER IN COLONIAL HEIGHTS VA. THE AUTO CENTER INITIALLY STATED THAT THIS WAS A ROAD HAZARD, UNTIL THE SPARE WAS TAKEN OFF. THE TIRE ON THE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KEYSTONE RAPTOR TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH TRAILER KING (NA) TIRES, SIZE ST235/80/R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND THE TREAD SEPARATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT ALL SIX TIRES WERE SEPARATING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER OF THE TIRES WAS NOTIFIED. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 600.
2013 Keystone Raptor questions
Does the 2013 Keystone Raptor have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2013 Keystone Raptor: Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or spray in a fire; Equipment. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Keystone Raptor?
Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (5), Electrical System (3), Wheels (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 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.