2005 KEYSTONE TAIL-GATOR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
5
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2005 KEYSTONE TAIL-GATOR
The 2005 KEYSTONE TAIL-GATOR has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tirestreadbelt (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 KEYSTONE TAIL-GATOR
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2005 KEYSTONE TAIL-GATOR, potentially affecting up to 1,379,735 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 06V192000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 9,486 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 9 VOLT BATTERY OPERATED CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) DETECTOR, IF THE BATTERY IN THE DETECTOR GOES DEAD OR IS REMOVED, THE DETECTOR WILL NOT FUNCTION AND THEREFORE CAN NOT WARN THE OCCUPANTS IF CO REACHES A HARMFUL LEVEL.
Consequence: IF CO REACHES A HARMFUL LEVEL, SERIOUS ILLNESS OR DEATH COULD RESULT TO THE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HARD WIRED 12 VOLT CO DETECTORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 866-425-4369.
View full details →Recall 05V424000 — WHEELS:RIM
| 834 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEEL RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TREDIT 16" CHROME WHEELS, THE RIMS MAY HAVE POOR WELD QUALITY AND INSUFFICIENT PRESS FIT BETWEEN THE WHEEL RIM AND DISC.
Consequence: THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE RIM. THE WHEEL MAY WOBBLE AND CAUSE A VIBRATION OR THE MOUNTED TIRE COULD LOSE AIR CAUSING THE TIRE TO GO FLAT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: KEYSTONE IS WORKING WITH TREDIT TIRE TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND HAVE THE WHEELS REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 866-425-4369.
View full details →Recall 05V076000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE
| 2,168 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEEL RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, DURING PRODUCTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FURNACE MAY NOT BE SECURED AND THE GASKET THAT SEALS THE FURNACE TO THE FLOOR DUCT SYSTEM MAY BE MISSING.
Consequence: THE FURNACE COULD MOVE AWAY FROM THE OUTSIDE WALL AND DISCONNECT FROM THE EXHAUST OUTLET. IF THIS OCCURS, EXHAUST GASSES WILL ENTER THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE FURNACE IS OPERATING WHICH COULD LEAD TO INJURY OR DEATH FROM CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL THE FURNACE CORRECTLY, SECURING IT TO THE FLOOR AND ADDING THE MISSING GASKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 KEYSTONE TAIL-GATOR
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 KEYSTONE TAIL-GATOR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FREESTAR ST235.80R16 LOAD RANGE E TIRES ON A 5TH WHEEL RV. TREAD SEPARATION ON 3 OF THE 4 TIRES WITH LESS THAN 4,000 MILES ON RV. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2005 KEYSTONE TAIL-GATOR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 KEYSTONE TAIL-GATOR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 KEYSTONE TAIL-GATOR
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 KEYSTONE TAIL-GATOR
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2005 KEYSTONE TAIL-GATOR.
Other Model Years of the KEYSTONE TAIL-GATOR
- 2000 KEYSTONE TAIL-GATOR — 0 complaints
- 2001 KEYSTONE TAIL-GATOR — 0 complaints
- 2002 KEYSTONE TAIL-GATOR — 0 complaints
- 2003 KEYSTONE TAIL-GATOR — 0 complaints
- 2004 KEYSTONE TAIL-GATOR — 1 complaint
- 2005 KEYSTONE TAIL-GATOR (current)
- 2006 KEYSTONE TAIL-GATOR — 0 complaints
- 2007 KEYSTONE TAIL-GATOR — 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