2008 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 2008 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER
The 2008 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, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspensionrear (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2008 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER, potentially affecting up to 1,209,805 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 15V561000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 3,585 vehicles affected
Defect: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Big Sky, Challenger, Everest, Fuzion, Montana, and Raptor travel trailers and fifth wheels equipped with an IOTA ITS-50R transfer switch. These transfer switches, used in vehicles wired to be powered by a generator, may fail when exposed to elevated electrical loads and used in higher ambient temperatures.
Consequence: As the transfer switch fails, it may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IOTA ITS-50R transfer switch with a different brand transfer switch, free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2015. Owners may contact Keystone customer service by calling 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number...
View full details →Recall 07V585000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
| 223 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS, A LIQUID PROPANE (LP) LINE FOR THE SLIDE ROOM MAY BE TOO CLOSE TO THE TIRE.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE AN INCREASED RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE LP LINE AWAY FROM THE TIRE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 27, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE RV AT 1-866-425-4369.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KEYSTONE LAREDO (NA). WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE REAR AXLE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED. THE ENGINE SIZE, NUMBER OF CYLINDERS, TRANSMISSION TYPE, FUEL SYSTEM, POWERTRAIN, AND FUEL TYPE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 60.
Safety Rating for the 2008 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KEYSTONE CHALLENGER
- 2003 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER — 1 complaint
- 2004 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER — 0 complaints
- 2005 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER — 2 complaints
- 2006 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER — 0 complaints
- 2007 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER — 3 complaints
- 2008 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER (current)
- 2009 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER — 2 complaints
- 2010 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER — 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