2003 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER
The 2003 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER 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, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tirestreadbelt (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2003 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER, potentially affecting up to 1,331,800 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 07V134000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 122,162 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN CERTAIN TUBING IN THE REFRIGERATOR WHICH COULD ALLOW PRESSURIZED FLAMMABLE COOLANT SOLUTION TO BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: KEYSTONE RV WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURNER HOUSING AND THERMAL FUSES FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE...
View full details →Recall 03V463000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 3,641 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE OVENS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.
Consequence: AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.
Remedy: SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE, THEY SHOULD LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR UNTIL THE PANEL IS...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MY MISSION TIRE ON OUR 5TH WHEEL TRAILER (KEYSTONE) CAME APART. TIRE WENT UP THROUGH THE FLOOR OF THE TRAILER AND DAMAGED THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS. TIRE WAS REPLACED, REPAIR OF DAMAGED TRAILER HAS NOT BEEN STARTED. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2003 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KEYSTONE CHALLENGER
- 2001 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER — 2 complaints
- 2002 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER — 3 complaints
- 2003 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER (current)
- 2004 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER — 0 complaints
- 2005 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER — 2 complaints
- 2006 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER — 0 complaints
- 2007 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER — 3 complaints
- 2008 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER — 1 complaint
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