2006 KEYSTONE EVEREST — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 KEYSTONE EVEREST
The 2006 KEYSTONE EVEREST has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 KEYSTONE EVEREST
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2006 KEYSTONE EVEREST, potentially affecting up to 1,367,247 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 08V325000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 161,250 vehicles affected
Defect: KEYSTONE IS RECALLING 161,250 MY 2004-2007 FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: KEYSTONE IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 KEYSTONE EVEREST
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 KEYSTONE EVEREST. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KEYSTONE EVEREST TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH NANKANG MISSION RADIAL TIRES, SIZE ST235/80/R16. THE DOT NUMBER IS 415374053. THE LEFT REAR AND FRONT RIGHT TIRES BLEW OUT DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 6,200.
2006 EVEREST 345S FIFTH WHEEL RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (CAMPER). AXLE / SPRING SHACKLE (U-BOLT) NUTS LOOSENED AND AS A RESULT AXLE SHIFTED ON THE SPRINGS REARWARDS CAUSING LOSS OF PARTS OF THE SPRING ASSEMBLY (LEAFS OF THE SPRINGS), AXLE COCKEYED ON TRAILER AND CAUSING HANGER DAMAGE, BENT MAIN FRAME( I- BEAM), TIRE DAMAGE AND BODY DAMAGE TO TRAILER. INCIDENT OCCURRED IN I-65 AT 65 MPH. BUT FOR THE RAINING CONDITIONS AND VERY WET HIGHWAY I FEEL THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH / ROLL OVER OF THE ENTIRE UNIT. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2006 KEYSTONE EVEREST
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 KEYSTONE EVEREST in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 KEYSTONE EVEREST
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 KEYSTONE EVEREST
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KEYSTONE EVEREST
- 2001 KEYSTONE EVEREST — 0 complaints
- 2002 KEYSTONE EVEREST — 0 complaints
- 2003 KEYSTONE EVEREST — 0 complaints
- 2004 KEYSTONE EVEREST — 2 complaints
- 2005 KEYSTONE EVEREST — 7 complaints
- 2006 KEYSTONE EVEREST (current)
- 2007 KEYSTONE EVEREST — 10 complaints
- 2008 KEYSTONE EVEREST — 2 complaints
- 2009 KEYSTONE EVEREST — 0 complaints
- 2010 KEYSTONE EVEREST — 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