2004 KEYSTONE ZEPPELIN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
17
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 KEYSTONE ZEPPELIN
The 2004 KEYSTONE ZEPPELIN has received a total of 17 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR LIGHTING. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structure (3 complaints), Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer (2 complaints), and Tires (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2004 KEYSTONE ZEPPELIN
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2004 KEYSTONE ZEPPELIN, potentially affecting up to 1,206,264 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 04V223000 — INTERIOR LIGHTING
| 267 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE DIMMER SWITCH FACE PLATE CAN MELT AROUND THE SLIDE CONTROL.
Consequence: THE SWITCH CAN BECOME HOT ENOUGH TO MELT THE FACE PLATE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FACE PLATE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-273-1454.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 KEYSTONE ZEPPELIN
17 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 KEYSTONE ZEPPELIN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiresvalve | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KEYSTONE ZEPPELIN. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING RENOVATED, THE LINOLEUM WAS REMOVED AND THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE SUPPORT BRACKETS LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE SLIDE OUT AND IN THE FLOOR WERE FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FLOOR BRACKETS WERE INSTALLED EVERY FOUR FEET. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE RV AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRAILER WAS UNSAFE TO PULL AND WAS UNREPAIRABLE. THE TRAILER WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
WE PURCHASED A NEW SPRINGDALE RV IN 2004 THAT HAD A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR. IN THE SUMMER OF 2007 OUR FRIDGE STARTED LEAKING A YELLOW RESIDUE, SMELLED OF AMMONIA AND WOULD NOT COOL PROPERLY. WE HAD TO REPLACE THE COOLING UNIT AT OUR LOCAL RV DEALERSHIP. RECENTLY WE RECEIVED A PRODUCT RECALL ON THESE REFRIGERATORS AS THERE WAS A FIRE HAZARD. WE COMPLETED ALL THE FORMS AND SUBMITTED OUR PAID RECEIPT FOR THE REPAIRS. WE WERE INFORMED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE AS WE HAD ALREADY REPLACED THE COOLING UNIT AND THE RECALL WOULD ONLY INSTALL A SAFETY SHIELD TO CONTAIN THE FIRE IN THE EVENT OF A 'FATIGUE CRACK' OCCURRING. AFTER NUMEROUS TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS WITH THE CUSTOMER SUPPORT LINE I HAVE FOUND YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS ON ONE OF THE FORMS AND WAS HOPING YOU COULD OFFER SOME ASSISTANCE. *TR
I OWN A 2004 KEYSTONE RV TRAILER WITH ABOUT 18,000 MILES SINCE I PURCHASED IT THE RIGHT SIDE TIRES TRADES CAME OFF . WHEN I TRIED TO REPLACE THEM I WAS TOLD THEY ARE THE WRONG TYPE LT235/80/R16 (THEY ARE THE ORIGINAL FROM KEYSTONE) AND SHOULD BE A ST 235/80/R16 AND THAT IS WHY THEY FAILED PLUS ARE BELOW WT REQUIREMENT FOR MY TRAILER WT (THESE TIRES ARE ONLY SOLD BY KEYSTONE AND ARE MADE BY COOPER TO KEYSTONE SPECS )THE TIRES ARE TACOMA AND ARE OVERLOADED WHEN THE TRAILER IS LOADED FOR TRAVEL WITH IN IT,S MAX WT. *TR
MISSION LOAD-MAX RADIAL TRAILER TIRE ST225 75R15. D.O.T.#WEHH2730804. TIRES HAVE PROBLEM WITH BLOWOUTS. *JB
REPLACED 4 RV TIRES LAST AUG BECAUSE OF CRACKING IN SIDEWALL DUROST/75D15C HF502 TL (78-15 6PR WITH TIRES REPLACED TO ME BY HWA FONG RUBBER (USA) INC IN COVINGTON, GA 30014 AFTER ONE YEAR AND 2400 MILES, YESTERDAY ONE OF THE REPLACED TIRES BLEW AFTER ALMOST ONE YEAR AND 2400 MILES. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2004 KEYSTONE ZEPPELIN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 KEYSTONE ZEPPELIN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 KEYSTONE ZEPPELIN
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 KEYSTONE ZEPPELIN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KEYSTONE ZEPPELIN
- 2004 KEYSTONE ZEPPELIN (current)
- 2005 KEYSTONE ZEPPELIN — 0 complaints
- 2006 KEYSTONE ZEPPELIN — 1 complaint
- 2007 KEYSTONE ZEPPELIN — 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