2003 KEYSTONE OUTBACK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2003 KEYSTONE OUTBACK
The 2003 KEYSTONE OUTBACK has received a total of 3 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 problems involve the Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer (1 complaint), Structure (1 complaint), and Structureframe And Members (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 KEYSTONE OUTBACK
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2003 KEYSTONE OUTBACK, potentially affecting up to 1,209,638 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 03V463000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 3,641 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE OVENS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.
Consequence: AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.
Remedy: SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE, THEY SHOULD LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR UNTIL THE PANEL IS...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 KEYSTONE OUTBACK
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 KEYSTONE OUTBACK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WE WERE THE OWNERS OF A 2003 OUTBACK BY LITEWAY (KEYSTONE) UNTIL FEB. 2010 AT WHICH TIME IT CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED COMPLETELY. IT WAS SITTING IN OUR DRIVEWAY AND LUCKILY A NEIGHBOR WOKE UP AND REPORTED IN ON FIRE. THE FIRE MARSHAL DETERMINED IT STARTED BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR. WHILE LOOKING ON LINE YESTERDAY, I CAME ACROSS SEVERAL BLOGS DISCUSSING A RECALL ON THE SAME REFRIGERATOR WE HAD IN OURS. IT IS MADE BY DOMETIC AND APPARENTLY THEY'RE HANDLING THE SITUATION VERY POORLY.THIS PROBLEM IS EFFECTING AN IMMENSE AMOUNT OF TRAILERS. WE, LIKE HUNDREDS OR THOUSANDS OF OTHERS, NEVER RECEIVED A NOTICE OF RECALL THAT WOULD ALERT US TO THE POTENTIAL DANGERS! I'VE READ SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE "BANDAID" FIX DOMETIC WAS OFFERING AND READ THAT EVEN AFTER THE "FIX", THEIR TRAILERS CAUGHT FIRE. WHAT CAN WE DO? OUR INS. ONLY COVERED A PORTION OF THE REMAINING BALANCE THAT WE OWE AND WE ARE STILL MAKING PAYMENTS ON SOMETHING THAT DOESN'T EXIST! HELP..... *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 KEYSTONE OUTBACK LITE FIFTH WHEEL. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 70 MPH, THE RIGHT SIDING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE PEELED OFF. THERE WAS FIBERGLASS DEBRIS. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY. UPDATED 11/17/08 *CN THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE RV HAD EXTENSIVE WATER DAMAGED ON THE FRONT A RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE. UPDATED 11/24/08.*JB
THE TRAILERS REAR BUMPER IS SEPARATING FROM THE FRAME. THE CAUSE OF BUMPER SEPARATION IS UNDETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *PH
Safety Rating for the 2003 KEYSTONE OUTBACK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 KEYSTONE OUTBACK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 KEYSTONE OUTBACK
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 KEYSTONE OUTBACK
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2003 KEYSTONE OUTBACK.
Other Model Years of the KEYSTONE OUTBACK
- 2002 KEYSTONE OUTBACK — 2 complaints
- 2003 KEYSTONE OUTBACK (current)
- 2004 KEYSTONE OUTBACK — 4 complaints
- 2005 KEYSTONE OUTBACK — 6 complaints
- 2006 KEYSTONE OUTBACK — 3 complaints
- 2007 KEYSTONE OUTBACK — 12 complaints
- 2008 KEYSTONE OUTBACK — 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 FUZION — 56 total complaints
- KEYSTONE SPRINTER — 56 total complaints
- KEYSTONE LAREDO — 39 total complaints