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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 1 of 2 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Power Train. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Structure. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Tires. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
2 reports
Mileage unknown · Oct 5, 2011
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KEYSTONE FREEDOM LITE RV TAG-A- LONG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO RAILS FRACTURED ON THE SLIDE OUT BED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE SLIDE OUT ONCE BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO WAS WAITING ON THE MANUFACTURER TO GIVE THEM A RETURN CALL …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KEYSTONE FREEDOM LITE RV TAG-A- LONG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO RAILS FRACTURED ON THE SLIDE OUT BED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE SLIDE OUT ONCE BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO WAS WAITING ON THE MANUFACTURER TO GIVE THEM A RETURN CALL BEFORE REPAIRING A SECOND TIME. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE CONTACT SHOULD TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THERE WAS NO FAILURE MILEAGE ON THE TAG-A LONG.
NHTSA ODI #10428822
8,000 miles · Aug 11, 2009
Power TrainTires
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KEYSTONE FREEDOM LITE TRAILER, MODEL NUMBER 281RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AXLES WERE FAULTY, WHICH CAUSED PREMATURE WEAR ON THE INSIDE OF THE TIRES. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED ON THE INTERSTATE, THE TIRES BLEW OUT DUE TO THE AXLE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KEYSTONE FREEDOM LITE TRAILER, MODEL NUMBER 281RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AXLES WERE FAULTY, WHICH CAUSED PREMATURE WEAR ON THE INSIDE OF THE TIRES. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED ON THE INTERSTATE, THE TIRES BLEW OUT DUE TO THE AXLE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY FOR THEM TO REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE LP SUPPLY HOSE FOR THE OUTSIDE RANGE IS CONNECTED TOO CLOSE TO THE RANGE. IN CERTAIN WINDY CONDITIONS, THE HEAT FROM THE RANGE BURNER MAY CAUSE THE HOSE TO MELT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS RESULTS IN AN INCREASED RISK OF FIRE, PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COPPER LP TUBING THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE OUTSIDE RANGE WITH ONE OF THE CORRECT LENGTH. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE RV AT 1-866-425-4369.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.
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