2010 KEYSTONE ALPINE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 KEYSTONE ALPINE
The 2010 KEYSTONE ALPINE has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2010 KEYSTONE ALPINE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2010 KEYSTONE ALPINE, potentially affecting up to 1,218,395 vehicles.
Recall 17V755000 — EQUIPMENT
| 1,205,997 vehicles affected
Defect: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling various 2003-2018 Crossroads, Dutchmen, and Keystone recreational trailers equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V755-5127.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Keystone will notify owners and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-574-535-2100, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540,...
View full details →Recall 11V577000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 6,101 vehicles affected
Defect: KEYSTONE HAS REVISED THEIR REMEDY PROCESS AND IS AGAIN RECALLING CERTAIN 2009-2011 VEHICLES WITH THE GENERATOR READY OPTION, OR WITH STANDARD GENERATOR. SEE THE LIST ABOVE FOR THE AFFECTED MODELS. SOME IOTA ITS-50R TRANSFER SWITCHES ARE EXPERIENCING FAILURES WHEN EXPOSED TO HIGH ELECTRICAL LOADS. THE FAILURE IS CAUSING CONNECTIONS AND WIRING IN THE TRANSFER SWITCH TO DEGRADE AND OVER HEAT.
Consequence: CONTINUED USE OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT REPLACING THE TRANSFER SWITCH MAY DAMAGE OTHER APPLIANCES, INCREASE THE RISK OF A FIRE, PERSONAL INJURY, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy: KEYSTONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSFER SWITCH, FREE OF CHARGE. THE REMEDY FOR THE PREVIOUS RECALL (10V-594) WAS TO INSPECT AND TIGHTEN THE SWITCH CONNECTIONS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 24, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT...
View full details →Recall 10V594000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 6,297 vehicles affected
Defect: KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS WITH A GENERATOR READY OPTION. IF THE TRANSFER SWITCH IS NOT INSTALLED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATIONS, THE ELEVATED ELECTRICAL LOADS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE USE IN HIGHER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES MAY CAUSE OVERHEATING OF THE LUGS AND DEGRADING OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS.
Consequence: OVERHEATING OF THE CONNECTIONS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE TRANSFER SWITCH IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY WAS SUPERCEDED BY CAMPAIGN 11V-577. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2010 KEYSTONE ALPINE
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 KEYSTONE ALPINE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KEYSTONE ALPINE FIFTH WHEEL CAMPER RV EQUIPPED WITH POWER KING TOWMAX TIRES, SIZE ST/235/80/R16. THE TIRES WERE THE ORIGINAL PURCHASED WITH THE VEHICLE ON OCTOBER 12, 2010. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR A TIRE BALANCE WHEN ADVISED THAT TH TIRES COULD NOT BE BALANCED BECAUSE ALL FOUR TIRES BELTS WERE SEPARATING. THE CONTACT THEN PURCHASED FOUR REPLACEMENT TIRES. SHE CONTACTED THE TIRE COMPANY AND THEY ADVISED HER THAT THEY WOULD REIMBURSE HER $60 PER TIRE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 400 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 500.
Safety Rating for the 2010 KEYSTONE ALPINE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 KEYSTONE ALPINE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 KEYSTONE ALPINE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 KEYSTONE ALPINE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KEYSTONE ALPINE
- 2010 KEYSTONE ALPINE (current)
- 2011 KEYSTONE ALPINE — 3 complaints
- 2012 KEYSTONE ALPINE — 4 complaints
- 2013 KEYSTONE ALPINE — 10 complaints
- 2014 KEYSTONE ALPINE — 1 complaint
- 2015 KEYSTONE ALPINE — 4 complaints
Other KEYSTONE Models
- KEYSTONE COUGAR — 194 total complaints
- KEYSTONE MONTANA — 186 total complaints
- KEYSTONE RAPTOR — 76 total complaints
- KEYSTONE SPRINGDALE — 68 total complaints
- KEYSTONE OUTBACK — 58 total complaints
- KEYSTONE FUZION — 56 total complaints
- KEYSTONE SPRINTER — 56 total complaints
- KEYSTONE LAREDO — 39 total complaints