2013 KEYSTONE MONTANA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
11
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2013 KEYSTONE MONTANA
The 2013 KEYSTONE MONTANA has received a total of 11 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Tires (5 complaints), Structure (2 complaints), and Electrical Systemwiring (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 KEYSTONE MONTANA
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2013 KEYSTONE MONTANA, potentially affecting up to 1,221,318 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 15V409000 — EQUIPMENT
| 537 vehicles affected
Defect: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2013 Montana trailers, models 3100RL, 3150RL13, 3400RL, 3402RL, 3582RL, 3625RE, 3725RL, 3750FL, and 3900FB, manufactured November 12, 2012, to January 30, 2013, and 2014 Mountaineer trailers, models 331RLT, 356TBF and 375FLF, manufactured August 21, 2013, to September 18, 2013. In all models except the Mountaineer 375FLF, the rear windows are labeled...
Consequence: In the event of an emergency, occupants could try to escape through the rear window, but would not be able to. This delay in their escape may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will remove the emergency exit sticker from the windows that were not intended to be emergency exits. Mountaineer 375FLF vehicles will have the window replaced, so that egress section of the window is on...
View full details →Recall 15V102000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 5,390 vehicles affected
Defect: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Montana vehicles manufactured November 1, 2012, to May 22, 2014, 2014-2015 Raptor vehicles manufactured February 3, 2014, to January 15, 2015, and 2015 Dutchmen Voltage vehicles manufactured May 6, 2014, to February 3, 2015. In the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing...
Consequence: If the rivet shears causing the quad step to fail, the step user may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace two rivets joining the second and third step, and replace four rivets on the top step with fasteners, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2015. Owners may...
View full details →Recall 14V136000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 1,957 vehicles affected
Defect: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Montana, 2014 Alpine, Big Sky, and Fuzion, and 2014 Dutchmen Infinity and Voltage fifth wheel trailers equipped with Frigidaire KG series microwaves, models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS, manufactured January 27, 2013, through April 10, 2013, in the serial number range KG30607951 through KG31600670. In the affected vehicles, the microwave may start...
Consequence: If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
Remedy: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will repair the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2014. Owners may contact Keystone Customer Service by calling 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 14-204.
View full details →Recall 13V155000 — EQUIPMENT
| 6,561 vehicles affected
Defect: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 recreational trailers equipped with Dometic 9100 Power Awnings or Weather Pro awnings, awning serial numbers 306xxxx through 314xxxx, manufactured between February 13, 2013, through April 9, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. A damaged motor may lead to an...
Consequence: If the awning unfurls unexpectedly either in transit or while parked, it may increase thre risk of personal injury or a crash.
Remedy: Keystone will notify owners and dealers will replace the awning motor, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2013. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's campaign recall number is 13-193.
View full details →Recall 13V065000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
| 438 vehicles affected
Defect: Keystone is recalling certain model year 2013 Montana Fifth Wheel vehicles manufactured January 16, 2013, through February 18, 2013; and 2013 Fuzion Fifth Wheel vehicles manufactured January 22, 2013, through February 18, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with Progressive Dynamics power converters with serial number prefix A13014 through A13039. The converters have a internal components that may short circuit.
Consequence: A short circuit may result in a fire.
Remedy: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected internal components of the power converter, free of charge. The recall began on March 15, 2013. Owners may contact Keystone Customer Service by calling 1-866-425-4369.
View full details →Recall 13V065000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 438 vehicles affected
Defect: Keystone is recalling certain model year 2013 Montana Fifth Wheel vehicles manufactured January 16, 2013, through February 18, 2013; and 2013 Fuzion Fifth Wheel vehicles manufactured January 22, 2013, through February 18, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with Progressive Dynamics power converters with serial number prefix A13014 through A13039. The converters have a internal components that may short circuit.
Consequence: A short circuit may result in a fire.
Remedy: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected internal components of the power converter, free of charge. The recall began on March 15, 2013. Owners may contact Keystone Customer Service by calling 1-866-425-4369.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 KEYSTONE MONTANA
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 KEYSTONE MONTANA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TRAVELING I10 JUST OUTSIDE SAN ANTONIO TX PULLING MY 39 FOOT KEYSTONE MONTANA I EXPERIENCED A TIRE BLOWOUT (GOODYEAR TIRE). THE BLOWOUT DID MAJOR DAMAGE TO MY WHEEL WELL, METAL ON SIDE OF 5TH WHEEL. COST TO REPAIR IS $7,200.00. TIRES HAVE LESS THAN 2000 MILES ON THEM. I AM GOING TO REMOVE THEM AND REPLACE WITH MICHELIN XPS RIB
TRAVELING I10 JUST OUTSIDE SAN ANTONIO TX PULLING MY 39 FOOT KEYSTONE MONTANA I EXPERIENCED A TIRE BLOWOUT (GOODYEAR TIRE). THE BLOWOUT DID MAJOR DAMAGE TO MY WHEEL WELL, METAL ON SIDE OF 5TH WHEEL. COST TO REPAIR IS $7,200.00. TIRES HAVE LESS THAN 2000 MILES ON THEM. I AM GOING TO REMOVE THEM AND REPLACE WITH MICHELIN XPS RIB
WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH PULLING OUR 2013 MONTANA 5TH WHEEL WITH ST235/80R16 GOODYEAR MARATHON TIRE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR BLEW. TIRE PRESSURE WAS CHECKED PRIOR TO TRIP.
HAD 2 TIRES BLOW OUT ON RECENT TRIPS. THE GOODYEAR MARATHON ST 235/80R16-E CAME ON OUR 2013 KEYSTONE MONTANA 3100RL 5TH WHEEL WHEN IT WAS BOUGHT NEW. TIRE PRESSURES WERE VERIFIED PRIOR TO OUR TRIP. ONE TIRE BLEW (SHREDDED) ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WHILE ON RT 95 IN MARYLAND ON JUNE 17, 2015. CAUSED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO CAMPER. I ADDED A TPMS TO MONITOR THE PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE OF THE TIRES (IN REAL-TIME) SHORTLY AFTER THAT INCIDENT. ON A SUBSEQUENT TRIP, A SECOND GY MARATHON BLEW OUT ON RT. 95 IN NJ ON JULY 29, 2015, ABOUT 175 MILES INTO OUR TRIP. IT WAS ALSO ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE CAMPER. STARTING COLD INFLATION WAS 78 PSI (PER GY INFLATION TABLES FOR WEIGHT ON AXLES). MONITOR SHOWED APPROX. 89 PSI AND 98 DEGREES (F) AT TIME OF BLOWOUT. WE WERE ON A SMOOTH, STRAIGHT SECTION OF ROAD AT THE TIME AND DID NOT HIT ANY DEBRIS OR HAZARD. IT JUST BLEW OUT THE SIDEWALL. STEEL BELT WAS BADLY DISTORTED. IN BOTH INSTANCES I WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLES. CHANGING A FLAT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE TRAILER IS VERY DANGEROUS. I HAVE SINCE REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES WITH LOAD RANGE G TIRES. I KEPT THE SECOND BLOWOUT AND TOOK IT TO GOODYEAR. THEY GAVE ME CREDIT FOR THE ONE TIRE. I HAVE THE THREE REMAINING GY MARATHONS IN MY GARAGE SHOULD A RECALL OCCUR IN THE NEAR FUTURE. IN READING THRU NUMEROUS RV AND BOAT OWNER FORUMS, THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH MANY LOAD RANGE E TIRES ON TRAILERS WHERE THE WEIGHT IS AT THE UPPER END OF THE TIRE RATING.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KEYSTONE MONTANA BEING HAULED BY A 2013 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SHORT ASSOCIATED WITH THE WIRING UNDERNEATH THE BED IN THE TRAILER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING FOR A RESPONSE FROM THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Safety Rating for the 2013 KEYSTONE MONTANA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 KEYSTONE MONTANA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 KEYSTONE MONTANA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 KEYSTONE MONTANA
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2013 KEYSTONE MONTANA.
Investigation PE15018 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Closed
Opened:
Emergency Exit Obstruction
Other Model Years of the KEYSTONE MONTANA
- 2008 KEYSTONE MONTANA — 6 complaints
- 2009 KEYSTONE MONTANA — 9 complaints
- 2010 KEYSTONE MONTANA — 14 complaints
- 2011 KEYSTONE MONTANA — 3 complaints
- 2012 KEYSTONE MONTANA — 12 complaints
- 2013 KEYSTONE MONTANA (current)
- 2014 KEYSTONE MONTANA — 17 complaints
- 2015 KEYSTONE MONTANA — 2 complaints
- 2016 KEYSTONE MONTANA — 10 complaints
- 2017 KEYSTONE MONTANA — 11 complaints
- 2018 KEYSTONE MONTANA — 7 complaints
Other KEYSTONE Models
- KEYSTONE COUGAR — 194 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
- KEYSTONE LAREDO — 39 total complaints