2007 KEYSTONE OUTBACK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
12
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 KEYSTONE OUTBACK
The 2007 KEYSTONE OUTBACK has received a total of 12 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, TRAILER HITCHES. The most commonly reported problems involve the Tires (6 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 KEYSTONE OUTBACK
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2007 KEYSTONE OUTBACK, potentially affecting up to 1,367,274 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 06V230000 — TRAILER HITCHES
| 27 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TEKONSHA EMERGENCY BRAKE BREAKAWAY SWITCHES SOLD BY CEQUENT, AN ELECTRICAL SWITCHING COMPONENT MAY CAUSE THE BREAKAWAY DEVICE TO FAIL OR TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence: IN THE CASE OF A SEPARATION OF THE TRAILER FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, A FAILURE OF THE BREAKAWAY SWITCH MAY PREVENT THE TRAILER BRAKES FROM ACTIVATING POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BREAKAWAY SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THESE TRAILERS ARE STILL LOCATED AT THE KEYSTONE RV MANUFACTURING FACILITY OR IN THE POSSESSION OF DEALERS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 KEYSTONE OUTBACK
12 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 KEYSTONE OUTBACK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheelsrim | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KEYSTONE OUTBACK BEING HAULED BY A 2007 NISSAN TITAN. THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF CHEMICALS AND A BURNING ODOR INSIDE THE TRAILER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO OPEN THE COVER AND OBSERVED FLAMES ASSOCIATED WITH THE REFRIGERATOR. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE TRAVEL TRAILER WAS PARKED WITH AN EXCESS OF STRONG TOXIC FUMES FROM THE REFRIGERATOR DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V325000 (EQUIPMENT) AND WAS TO CHECK WITH THE MANUFACTURER TO DETERMINE IF THEY MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE A REMEDY. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT APPLICABLE.
BLOW OUT OF FRONT RIGHT TIRE ON CAMPER RESULTING IN RIPPING APART THE UNDER SIDE. (INSOLATION; WIRING; GAS LINES AND FLOORING) SEVERAL FEET OF FIBERGLASS AND ALUMINUM SIDING BLOWN APART. TREAD ON TIRE WAS TOTALLY SEPARATED CAUSING THE DAMAGE. TIRES MOUNTED FEB 2014 AND HAVE APPROXIMATELY 1200 MILES ON THEM TIRES MENTIONED HERE: BCT JK 42 ST 225/75 R 15 HI - RUN. TIRES WERE PROPERLY INFLATED. THERE WAS NO ROAD DEBRIS AND DRY. *TR
BLOW OUT OF FRONT RIGHT TIRE ON CAMPER RESULTING IN RIPPING APART THE UNDER SIDE. (INSOLATION; WIRING; GAS LINES AND FLOORING) SEVERAL FEET OF FIBERGLASS AND ALUMINUM SIDING BLOWN APART. TREAD ON TIRE WAS TOTALLY SEPARATED CAUSING THE DAMAGE. TIRES MOUNTED FEB 2014 AND HAVE APPROXIMATELY 1200 MILES ON THEM TIRES MENTIONED HERE: BCT JK 42 ST 225/75 R 15 HI - RUN. TIRES WERE PROPERLY INFLATED. THERE WAS NO ROAD DEBRIS AND DRY. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KEYSTONE OUTBACK TRAVEL TRAILER. THE VEHICLE HAS CARLISLE USA TRAIL LRF TIRES, SIZE 225/75/D15 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED ANOTHER MOTORIST POINTING AT HIS TRAILER. HE PULLED OVER AND DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION. THE FAILURE DAMAGED THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE TRAILER, CRACKED THE LP GAS LINE, AND DESTROYED THE FENDER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 5,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KEYSTONE OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE SWERVED ALL OVER THE ROAD WITHOUT WARNING. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH INADEQUATE COMPONENTS. THE COMPONENTS CONSISTED OF THE RIMS, AXLES, BRAKES, AND TIRES. THE TRAILER WEIGHT RATING AND REAR AXLE WEIGHT WERE NOT PERMISSIBLE TO THE RECOMMENDED STANDARDS. THE TRAILER IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED. THE VIN AND MILEAGES WERE UNAVAILABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2007 KEYSTONE OUTBACK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 KEYSTONE OUTBACK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 KEYSTONE OUTBACK
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 KEYSTONE OUTBACK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KEYSTONE OUTBACK
- 2002 KEYSTONE OUTBACK — 2 complaints
- 2003 KEYSTONE OUTBACK — 3 complaints
- 2004 KEYSTONE OUTBACK — 4 complaints
- 2005 KEYSTONE OUTBACK — 6 complaints
- 2006 KEYSTONE OUTBACK — 3 complaints
- 2007 KEYSTONE OUTBACK (current)
- 2008 KEYSTONE OUTBACK — 0 complaints
- 2009 KEYSTONE OUTBACK — 1 complaint
- 2010 KEYSTONE OUTBACK — 2 complaints
- 2011 KEYSTONE OUTBACK — 6 complaints
- 2012 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