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2005 Keystone Tail-Gator Recalls & Complaints

5

open safety recalls on record

Critical

1 owner complaints filed · Severity Index 0.00 · updated 2026-08-07

The recalls

Critical17V755000

Equipment

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can raises the risk of injury.

Remedy & full details

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, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-307.

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 models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Critical08V325000

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy & full details

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 THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.

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.

Critical05V076000

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Furnace

THE FURNACE COULD MOVE AWAY FROM THE OUTSIDE WALL AND DISCONNECT FROM THE EXHAUST OUTLET.

Remedy & full details

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.

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.

Serious06V192000

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

IF CO REACHES A HARMFUL LEVEL, SERIOUS ILLNESS OR DEATH COULD RESULT TO THE OCCUPANTS.

Remedy & full details

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.

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.

Serious05V424000

Wheels:Rim

THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE RIM.

Remedy & full details

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.

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.

Complaint volume

1 this model-year 6 median, same year

Volume alone is not a fault rate — popular vehicles attract more reports. Read it next to the severity mix below.

What owners reported happened

0Crashes
0Fires
0Injuries
0Deaths

Across 1 complaints. Severity Index 0.00.

Severity Index weights each complaint's reported outcome (death ×10, injury ×4, fire ×3, crash ×2) and divides by total complaints. It measures how severe reports are, not how often faults occur.

What owners report most

  1. Tires:Tread/Belt — 1 reports

What to do

  1. Find your 17-character VIN on the driver's door jamb or the base of the windscreen.
  2. Check it against NHTSA's official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls — the authoritative record for your exact car.
  3. Book the repair with any franchised dealer. Safety recall work is free, with no time limit and regardless of who owns the car now.

Other model years

2004 (4) · 2005

Numbers in brackets are open recall campaigns for that year.

Questions

Does an open recall mean the car is unsafe to drive?

Not usually. NHTSA issues a "do not drive" or "park outside" advisory when a defect is dangerous enough to keep you out of the car — those are flagged Critical above. Everything else should be repaired promptly but is not an immediate stop-driving order.

Do I pay for recall repairs?

No. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix a safety recall free of charge, including parts and labour, whether or not you are the original owner.

Why are there complaints but no recalls?

Complaints are unverified reports filed by owners. They can prompt an investigation, but many never become recalls — either the fault isn't safety-related or it isn't widespread.