2012 KEYSTONE RAPTOR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 KEYSTONE RAPTOR
The 2012 KEYSTONE RAPTOR has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Keystone RV Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 2012 KEYSTONE RAPTOR
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2012 KEYSTONE RAPTOR, potentially affecting up to 1,205,997 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2012 KEYSTONE RAPTOR
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 KEYSTONE RAPTOR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailer Hardware Storage Casters | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
AFTER ONLY 3000 MILES AND 5 YEARS OF AGE TWO OF THESE TIRES BLEW WITH SEPERATION FAILURES. 70 PSI AND NO DEBRIS ON THE ROAD. 65 MPH CRUISE FOR ABOUT AN HOUR. THE TIRES WERE NOT HOT. THE 2012 RAPTOR TRAILER SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE SIDING ABOVE THE WHEEL WELL.
BOUGHT 2012 KEYSTONE ALPINE TRAILER WITH TOWMAXX TIRES SIZE 235/80/16. APPROXIMATELY 3000 MILES ALWAYS CHECK PRESSURE HAD DRIVER SIDE BLOW OUT CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE AND 40 MILES LATER PASSENGER SIDE BLOW OUT CAUSING MORE DAMAGE. HAD VEHICLE WEIGHED AND STILL WAY UNDER LOAD RATING. COMPLETE TIRE TREAD SEPARATION. *TR
TIRE PRESSURE ON 2012 KEYSTONE RAPTOR 300MP TOY HAULER, MFG. IN 4/2012, WAS CHECKED AND ADJUSTED AND LUG NUTS TORQUED BEFORE TRIP. TIRES HAD 7,296 MILES ON THEM. ROUGH ROAD ENCOUNTERED ON I-84 NORTH SOUTH OF HARTFORD CONN. RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING $3832 IN DAMAGE TO THE SIDE OF THE TRAILER AND TRAILER BRAKE LIGHTS PLUS $215 FOR NEW TIRE. TIRE MFG. DATE WAS (4911). 714 MILES LATER FRONT RIGHT TIRE BLOWS OUT AFTER ENCOUNTERING ROUGH ROAD ON I-90 WEST, EAST OF AUBURN MA. NO NEW DAMAGE TO TRAILER. NEW TIRE COST $205. TIRE MFG. DATE WAS (0112) OLD TIRES WERE SHIPPED TO THE MANUFACTURER, DYNAMIC TIRE, MFG. OF POWER KING TOW MAX TIRES. THEY STATED THAT IT LOOKED LIKE THE TIRES WERE IMPROPERLY MOUNTED ON THE WHEELS. PARTS REPLACED WERE STEPS, FENDER ,WHEELS, AXLE, MOLDINGS MARKER LIGHT AND MISC. PARTS. *TR
TOWING MY KEYSTONE RAPTOR 310TS, IN LESS THEN 4000 MILES I HAVE SEPARATED 3 POWER KING TOWMAX TIRES. TWO OF THEM WERE ON MY LAST TRIP. ONLY ONE OF THE THREE ACTUALLY BLEW OFF THE RIM (DESTROYING THE RIM). THE FIRST TIRE WAS ADJUSTED AND REPLACED BY THE TIRE MFG. THE LAST TWO JUST HAPPENED BUT I THINK IT IS TIME TO FIND A BETTER QUALITY TIRE AND I'LL HAVE TO ORDER A RIM. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 KEYSTONE RAPTOR COY HAULER RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MOVING THE TRAILER, THE UNDERBELLY DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY FASTENED THE UNDERBELLY ON TIGHTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UNDERBELLY WAS NOT REPAIRED CORRECTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SLIDE OUT WAS LOOSE AND WAS FLAPPING ON THE SIDE OF THE CAMPER THAT CAUSED A DISTRACTION TO OTHERS ON THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2012 KEYSTONE RAPTOR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 KEYSTONE RAPTOR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 KEYSTONE RAPTOR
Keystone RV Company has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 KEYSTONE RAPTOR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
12-183 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
THIS ADVISORY 12-183 INVOLVES 2013-2014 RAPTOR MODELS THAT NEED A BAFFLE INSTALLED TO DIRECT THE HEAT EXPELLED FROM THE GENERATOR ENGINE AWAY FROM THE BULKHEAD COVER BELOW THE GENERATOR DOOR. WITHOUT THE BAFFLE INSTALLED THE BULKHEAD COVER MAY EXHIBIT TEMPORARY WARPING WHILE THE GENERATOR IS IN OPERATION.
12-183 — ENGINE
THIS ADVISORY 12-183 INVOLVES 2013-2014 RAPTOR MODELS THAT NEED A BAFFLE INSTALLED TO DIRECT THE HEAT EXPELLED FROM THE GENERATOR ENGINE AWAY FROM THE BULKHEAD COVER BELOW THE GENERATOR DOOR. WITHOUT THE BAFFLE INSTALLED THE BULKHEAD COVER MAY EXHIBIT TEMPORARY WARPING WHILE THE GENERATOR IS IN OPERATION.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 KEYSTONE RAPTOR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KEYSTONE RAPTOR
- 2007 KEYSTONE RAPTOR — 9 complaints
- 2008 KEYSTONE RAPTOR — 7 complaints
- 2009 KEYSTONE RAPTOR — 7 complaints
- 2010 KEYSTONE RAPTOR — 2 complaints
- 2011 KEYSTONE RAPTOR — 3 complaints
- 2012 KEYSTONE RAPTOR (current)
- 2013 KEYSTONE RAPTOR — 13 complaints
- 2014 KEYSTONE RAPTOR — 1 complaint
- 2015 KEYSTONE RAPTOR — 3 complaints
- 2016 KEYSTONE RAPTOR — 0 complaints
- 2017 KEYSTONE RAPTOR — 6 complaints
Other KEYSTONE Models
- KEYSTONE COUGAR — 194 total complaints
- KEYSTONE MONTANA — 186 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