2018 KEYSTONE BULLET — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 KEYSTONE BULLET
The 2018 KEYSTONE BULLET has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint), Suspension (1 complaint), and Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 KEYSTONE BULLET
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2018 KEYSTONE BULLET, potentially affecting up to 1,205,997 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2018 KEYSTONE BULLET
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 KEYSTONE BULLET. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
REPORT FROM MERRILL AUTOMOTIVE INSPECTION. HTTPS://2UN.ME/QRJ5AQ6Z TRAVEL TRAILER UNDER MOUNTS HAVE BROKEN OFF AT THE POINTS WHERE THE SUSPENSION FIXES TO THE FRAME. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS UNUSED IN THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM APPEAR TO BE TOO LITE FOR THE NORMAL LOAD OF THE TRAILER. THE AXELS ARE ALSO BENT AND OUT ALIGNMENT. THE EXACT TIMING OF WHEN THE UNDER MOUNTS FAILED IS UNKNOW, IT IS ASSUMED THAT THE UNIT WAS IN MOTION DURING THE FAILURES. . ALIGNMENT ISSUES WERE FIRST DISCOVERED IN JULY OF 2018, BUT DID NOT UNDERSTAND THE EXTENT OF THE PROBLEM UNTIL JANUARY 2019. THE UNIT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP SINCE SEPTEMBER OF 2019. NEW TIRES WERE INSTALLED IN JULY 2018 AND THE INSPECTION REPORT IS CALLING FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE TIRES AGAIN DUE TO EXCESSIVE WERE DURING THE THREE MONTHS THE UNIT WAS ON THE ROAD.
REPORT FROM MERRILL AUTOMOTIVE INSPECTION. HTTPS://2UN.ME/QRJ5AQ6Z TRAVEL TRAILER UNDER MOUNTS HAVE BROKEN OFF AT THE POINTS WHERE THE SUSPENSION FIXES TO THE FRAME. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS UNUSED IN THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM APPEAR TO BE TOO LITE FOR THE NORMAL LOAD OF THE TRAILER. THE AXELS ARE ALSO BENT AND OUT ALIGNMENT. THE EXACT TIMING OF WHEN THE UNDER MOUNTS FAILED IS UNKNOW, IT IS ASSUMED THAT THE UNIT WAS IN MOTION DURING THE FAILURES. . ALIGNMENT ISSUES WERE FIRST DISCOVERED IN JULY OF 2018, BUT DID NOT UNDERSTAND THE EXTENT OF THE PROBLEM UNTIL JANUARY 2019. THE UNIT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP SINCE SEPTEMBER OF 2019. NEW TIRES WERE INSTALLED IN JULY 2018 AND THE INSPECTION REPORT IS CALLING FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE TIRES AGAIN DUE TO EXCESSIVE WERE DURING THE THREE MONTHS THE UNIT WAS ON THE ROAD.
REPORT FROM MERRILL AUTOMOTIVE INSPECTION. HTTPS://2UN.ME/QRJ5AQ6Z TRAVEL TRAILER UNDER MOUNTS HAVE BROKEN OFF AT THE POINTS WHERE THE SUSPENSION FIXES TO THE FRAME. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS UNUSED IN THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM APPEAR TO BE TOO LITE FOR THE NORMAL LOAD OF THE TRAILER. THE AXELS ARE ALSO BENT AND OUT ALIGNMENT. THE EXACT TIMING OF WHEN THE UNDER MOUNTS FAILED IS UNKNOW, IT IS ASSUMED THAT THE UNIT WAS IN MOTION DURING THE FAILURES. . ALIGNMENT ISSUES WERE FIRST DISCOVERED IN JULY OF 2018, BUT DID NOT UNDERSTAND THE EXTENT OF THE PROBLEM UNTIL JANUARY 2019. THE UNIT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP SINCE SEPTEMBER OF 2019. NEW TIRES WERE INSTALLED IN JULY 2018 AND THE INSPECTION REPORT IS CALLING FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE TIRES AGAIN DUE TO EXCESSIVE WERE DURING THE THREE MONTHS THE UNIT WAS ON THE ROAD.
PROPANE HOSE FROM TANK TO REGULATOR LEAKING AT BOTH CRIMPED HOSE FITTING CONNECTIONS. APPEARS TO BE MANUFACTURING DEFECT. MANUFACTURERS ID IS: DEKING CORPORATION CO , LTD. LOT NO.852639. HOSE LEAKS UNDER VIBRATION OR DEFLECTION.
Safety Rating for the 2018 KEYSTONE BULLET
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 KEYSTONE BULLET in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 KEYSTONE BULLET
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 KEYSTONE BULLET
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KEYSTONE BULLET
- 2013 KEYSTONE BULLET — 3 complaints
- 2014 KEYSTONE BULLET — 5 complaints
- 2015 KEYSTONE BULLET — 1 complaint
- 2016 KEYSTONE BULLET — 3 complaints
- 2017 KEYSTONE BULLET — 5 complaints
- 2018 KEYSTONE BULLET (current)
- 2019 KEYSTONE BULLET — 2 complaints
- 2020 KEYSTONE BULLET — 2 complaints
- 2021 KEYSTONE BULLET — 5 complaints
- 2022 KEYSTONE BULLET — 0 complaints
- 2023 KEYSTONE BULLET — 0 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 ALPINE — 65 total complaints
- KEYSTONE OUTBACK — 58 total complaints
- KEYSTONE FUZION — 56 total complaints
- KEYSTONE SPRINTER — 56 total complaints