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2005 Keystone Outback

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  • Electrical System. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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  • Structure. 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.

0 crash reports1 fire reports0 injury reports

What owners actually said

5 reports
Mileage unknown · Nov 30, 2012
Equipment

DOMETIC RM2652 FRIDGE HAS FRACTURE ON BOILER. DOMETIC HAS OBVIOUS PROBLEM WITH THIS FRIDGE. THEY DID A RECALL AND I NEVER WAS NOTIFIED. THEIR RECALL WAS A SAFETY RECALL. BUT IT ALSO STATES THAT IS WE HAVE PROBLEMS LISTED THE RECALL IS VALID FOR US. I HAVE PROBLEMS LISTED AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD NOT TAKE CARE OF REPAIRING MY FRID…

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DOMETIC RM2652 FRIDGE HAS FRACTURE ON BOILER. DOMETIC HAS OBVIOUS PROBLEM WITH THIS FRIDGE. THEY DID A RECALL AND I NEVER WAS NOTIFIED. THEIR RECALL WAS A SAFETY RECALL. BUT IT ALSO STATES THAT IS WE HAVE PROBLEMS LISTED THE RECALL IS VALID FOR US. I HAVE PROBLEMS LISTED AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD NOT TAKE CARE OF REPAIRING MY FRIDGE FOR ME. IF THEY KNOW OF THE PROBLEMS WITH THEIR EQUIPMENT I THINK THEY SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR MORE THAN A PIECE OF SHEET METAL THAT I COULD INSTALL ON MY OWN. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10486589

20,000 miles · Nov 12, 2009
Electrical SystemStructure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KEYSTONE OUTBACK FIFTH WHEEL RV. THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND OVEN PILOT LIGHT WOULD CONTINUALLY TURN OFF, AND THE SHOWER WOULD LEAK. ALSO THE SIDING, MADE OF FIBER GLASS, BEGAN TO BUBBLE AND WARP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNDER…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KEYSTONE OUTBACK FIFTH WHEEL RV. THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND OVEN PILOT LIGHT WOULD CONTINUALLY TURN OFF, AND THE SHOWER WOULD LEAK. ALSO THE SIDING, MADE OF FIBER GLASS, BEGAN TO BUBBLE AND WARP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNDER 20,000.

NHTSA ODI #10292001

10,000 miles · Oct 11, 2008
Suspension

WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE IN ARIZONA, THE LEFT REAR LEAF SPRING "SNAPPED" IN HALF. THE SPRING BROKE ABOUT 2 INCHES FROM THE BOLT EYE. THE TRAILER HAS LESS THAN 10,000 MILES. LEAF SPRINGS DO NOT BREAK. IT CAN CAUSE THE CAMPER TO FLIP. SPRING WAS REPLACED AT MY COST. PICTURES AND INFO WERE SENT TO KEYSTONE. NO RESPONSE. THE BREAK IN…

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WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE IN ARIZONA, THE LEFT REAR LEAF SPRING "SNAPPED" IN HALF. THE SPRING BROKE ABOUT 2 INCHES FROM THE BOLT EYE. THE TRAILER HAS LESS THAN 10,000 MILES. LEAF SPRINGS DO NOT BREAK. IT CAN CAUSE THE CAMPER TO FLIP. SPRING WAS REPLACED AT MY COST. PICTURES AND INFO WERE SENT TO KEYSTONE. NO RESPONSE. THE BREAK IN THE SPRING APPEARS TO BE BECAUSE DEFECTIVE MATERIAL. ONE WOULD THINK THE OTHER SPRINGS WOULD BE DEFECTIVE ALSO AS WELL AS ALL KEYSTONE CAMPERS MADE IN THIS TIME FRAME. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10245134

Mileage unknown · Apr 9, 2008
Electrical SystemFire

ON OR ABOUT 3/21/08 MY WIFE HEARD A BEEPING SOUND WHILE WE WERE OUTSIDE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION WE DISCOVERED THAT OUR KEYSTONE OUTBACK RV WAS ON FIRE. WE EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE WITH WATER. SOME DAYS LATER MY BROTHER CAME OVER TO HELP ME REPAIR IT. WE ARE BOTH FIREFIGHTERS, SO OF COURSE WE INVESTIGATED THE CAUSE. WE DISCOVER…

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ON OR ABOUT 3/21/08 MY WIFE HEARD A BEEPING SOUND WHILE WE WERE OUTSIDE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION WE DISCOVERED THAT OUR KEYSTONE OUTBACK RV WAS ON FIRE. WE EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE WITH WATER. SOME DAYS LATER MY BROTHER CAME OVER TO HELP ME REPAIR IT. WE ARE BOTH FIREFIGHTERS, SO OF COURSE WE INVESTIGATED THE CAUSE. WE DISCOVERED A PINCHED A.C. WIRE BETWEEN THE CHASSIS AND FLOOR. I HAVE TAKEN PIX BUT HAVE NOT CONTACTED THE DEALER BECAUSE IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND CANNOT BE TOWED BY ME DUE TO THE 12 WIRES BEING MELTED THEREFORE NO BRAKE LIGHTS. I EMAILED THE MANUFACTURER TWICE, BUT HAVE HAD NO RESPONSE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10224036

Mileage unknown · Jun 15, 2007
Tires

TIRE FAILURE. NANCO BRAND TIRES INSTALLED FROM THE MANUFACTURER,KEYSTONE), ON A NEW TRAVEL TRAILER. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10193481

Official recalls

2

17V755000 · Equipment

Nov 22, 2017

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

Consequence & remedy

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

08V325000 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer

Jul 17, 2008

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 & remedy

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 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.

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NHTSA investigations

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