2008 KEYSTONE EVEREST — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 KEYSTONE EVEREST
The 2008 KEYSTONE EVEREST has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structureframe And Members (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 KEYSTONE EVEREST
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2008 KEYSTONE EVEREST, potentially affecting up to 1,212,795 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 08V371000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 2,990 vehicles affected
Defect: KEYSTONE IS RECALLING 2,990 MY 2008 EVEREST, MY 2008-2009 HORNET, LAREDO, SPRINTER AND OUTBACK LOFT FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108 "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE INTERMEDIATE SIDE MARKER LIGHTS ARE MISSING.
Consequence: PULLING A VEHICLE AT NIGHT WITHOUT THE PROPER SIDE MARKER LIGHTING INCREASES THE RISK OF OTHER MOTORISTS NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE THE VEHICLE AND COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE MISSING SIDE MARKER LIGHTS FREE OR CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.
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 EVEREST
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 KEYSTONE EVEREST. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KEYSTONE EVEREST. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT NOTICED THE WELDING ON THE FRAME WAS BENT, THE CROSS MEMBERS WERE EXTREMELY THIN AND THE WATER HOLDING TANK WAS HANGING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TRAILER REPAIR FACILITY. THE TECHNICIANS STATED THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE TO BE STRAIGHTENED AND THERE WERE BRACES ATTACHED TO THE WATER HOLDING TANK THAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KEYSTONE EVEREST TRAILER. THE TIRES ON THE TRAILER ARE STARTING TO SWELL UNDER 5000 MILES WHICH WERE MANUFACTURER BY TIRECO. THE TIRECO TIRE SIZE WAS 235/80/R16 AND THE DOT NUMBER WAS 4YB3CQ1C1107. THE MANUFACTURER OF THE TIRES STATED THAT THE BLOWOUTS HAVE OCCURRED FREQUENTLY ON THE TIRE BRAND SHE HAD ON THE VEHICLE AND MUST BE GIVEN TO THE MANUFACTURER AND INSPECTED BEFORE THEY CAN BE REPLACED. KEYSTONE CITY RV WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TIRECO WILL INSPECT THE TIRES, BUT WOULD NOT COMMIT TO PROVIDING REPLACEMENT TIRES. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY ANOTHER TRAILER OWNER THAT TIRECO WAS AWARE THAT THE GUM STRIP THAT BINDS THE TIRE TREAD TO THE STEEL BELT ON THE TIRES WAS NOT PLACED ON THE TIRE WHEN IT WAS MANUFACTURED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ON THE TRAILER WAS 2900 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4800. UPDATED 06/02/10. *LJ UPDATED 06/18/10.8JB
Safety Rating for the 2008 KEYSTONE EVEREST
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 KEYSTONE EVEREST in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 KEYSTONE EVEREST
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 KEYSTONE EVEREST
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KEYSTONE EVEREST
- 2003 KEYSTONE EVEREST — 0 complaints
- 2004 KEYSTONE EVEREST — 2 complaints
- 2005 KEYSTONE EVEREST — 7 complaints
- 2006 KEYSTONE EVEREST — 2 complaints
- 2007 KEYSTONE EVEREST — 10 complaints
- 2008 KEYSTONE EVEREST (current)
- 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