2005 KEYSTONE OUTBACK-SYDNEY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 KEYSTONE OUTBACK-SYDNEY
The 2005 KEYSTONE OUTBACK-SYDNEY has received a total of 2 safety complaints 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, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 KEYSTONE OUTBACK-SYDNEY
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2005 KEYSTONE OUTBACK-SYDNEY, potentially affecting up to 1,367,275 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 →Recall 04V577000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 28 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, DURING PRODUCTION, THE WIRING WAS ROUTED OVER THE TOP OF THE GRAY HOLDING TANK ON THE BACKSIDE IN A LOCATION WHERE THE WIRING COULD BECOME PINCHED BY THE HEAT PLENUM FRAMING.
Consequence: PINCHED WIRING COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. ELECTRIC POWER MAY BECOME IN-OPERABLE IN AFFECTED UNITS DUE TO BREAKERS BEING TRIPPED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE WIRING. THE RECALL BEGAN DECEMBER 10, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 574-535-2100.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 KEYSTONE OUTBACK-SYDNEY
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 KEYSTONE OUTBACK-SYDNEY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KEYSTONE OUTBACK-SYDNEY (TRAVEL TRAILER). WHILE STATIONARY, THE REAR OF THE TRAILER CAUGHT FIRE. APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES LATER, THE ENTIRE TRAILER WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND FILED A REPORT. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS DETERMINED TO BE FROM A POWER SURGE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 09/24/08. *LJ UPDATED 09/30/08.*JB
NANCO TIRES- DOT CODE ON KC TCI DATE CODE 4604 I SUFFERED A SUDDEN FAILURE IN AUGUST 2005. NO ACCIDENT AND MINIMAL DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. DURING SPRING INSPECTION THREE ADDITIONAL TIRES MATCHING THESE CODES HAVE BEGUN TO SEPARATE AT THE SIDEWALL. KEYSTONE RV HAS INSTALLED THIS TIRE ON PROBABLY THOUSANDS OF RV'S IN THE COUNTRY AND I HAVE THROUGH EMAIL FOUND A MINIMUM OF 15 ADDITIONAL PEOPLE WITH THE SAME FAILURE. THE RISK OF UNEXPECTED FAILURE AND ACCIDENT IS HIGH FROM THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM SHOULD IT BE WIDESPREAD. NANCO HAS AGREED TO REPLACE MY DAMAGED TIRES. *NM
Safety Rating for the 2005 KEYSTONE OUTBACK-SYDNEY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 KEYSTONE OUTBACK-SYDNEY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 KEYSTONE OUTBACK-SYDNEY
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 KEYSTONE OUTBACK-SYDNEY
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KEYSTONE OUTBACK-SYDNEY
- 2005 KEYSTONE OUTBACK-SYDNEY (current)
- 2006 KEYSTONE OUTBACK-SYDNEY — 0 complaints
- 2007 KEYSTONE OUTBACK-SYDNEY — 2 complaints
- 2008 KEYSTONE OUTBACK-SYDNEY — 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