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2005 Keystone Montana-Mountaineer problems

The most common problem on the 2005 Keystone Montana-Mountaineer is electrical system. Its complaint count is close to a typical Montana-Mountaineer model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
2
Worst area
Electrical

The worst 2005 Keystone Montana-Mountaineer problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Electrical
    1
  • Tires
    1

Problems by type

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  • Electrical
    1
  • Tires
    1

Recalls 2

EquipmentReported November 22, 2017 · 1,205,997 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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: 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:
Risk
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.

Recall number 17V755000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported July 17, 2008 · 161,250 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 08V325000 · Recall details

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Defect investigations

Cracked or broken wheelsOpened May 4, 2005, closed September 26, 2005

In response to the product failures that prompted odi to initiate investigation pe05-022, keystone rv has filed two defect notices (1) 05v‑201 on may 5, 2005 to address 174 model year 2006 cambridge vehicles and (2) 05v‑424 on september 22, 2005 to address 834 model year 2005 and 2006 mountaineer, cougar, sprinter, and tail-gator model vehicles.both campaigns propose to replace certain 16 chrome plated steel wheels that were installed as original equipment in these vehicles.tredit tire, keystone rv's supplier of tire and wheel assemblies, had investigated the reasons for the cracked and broken wheels, determined the causes, and notified keystone and odi (05e-051) of their findings in august-september, 2005.keystone rv has reported five incidents of wheel cracks in 2004 and 2005 model year montana big sky fifth wheel vehicles. These reports indicate that certain vehicles manufactured prior to march 2005 may also be experiencing cracked, broken, or leaking wheels.accordingly, odi will evaluate whether additional actions appear to be warranted for wheels installed in keystone rv vehicles manufactured prior to march 2005 and not addressed by campaign o5v-201 or 05v‑424.

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What 2005 Keystone Montana-Mountaineer owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 1, 2008 · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 keystone montana-mountaineer. The contact noticed yellow residue on the back of the refrigerator. He shut off the refrigerator and called dometic. Dometic stated that his serial number was not included in the recall. The contact would like the recall expanded to include his serial number. No other vehicle information was available. The name of the dealer was unavailable. Updated 04/21/08 *bf recall# 074134000. Updated

Filed Nov 16, 2006 · TX · fire

Dometic refrigerator mod# rm2862 ser# 42703351. I had a failure of my refrigerator. Strong ammonia smell inside the trailer, yellow stain near burner tube and got hot enough to burn the surface of the sheet metal. My real complaint is that the mfg knows of the problem and the dangers and has not notified the consumers. I had done some reading in a owners forum I am in and a member lost their trailer and all items inside due to this type failure. I have had the refrigerator in twice already for failures already and cannot seem to get it fixed right.

Filed Jan 19, 2006 · Electrical · CA · fire

We bought an 2005 montana 3650rk we had so problems with the frig. Not cooling we call the dealership we bought it from to find out what to do to fix it. We never got anyone to call us back ,then on 12/21/05 at 12:00am we woke up to the smell of smoke, no alarm went off, only to find the outside of the rv and frig. Were on fire.

Filed Aug 27, 2005 · Tires · TX

Tire blow out on freestar tire manufactured by nankang tires. 3 others were found to be separating on sidewalls before they blew out.

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Is the 2005 Keystone Montana-Mountaineer reliable?

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2005 Keystone Montana-Mountaineer, close to a typical Montana-Mountaineer model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Keystone Montana-Mountaineer?

Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is tires (1).

How many recalls does the 2005 Keystone Montana-Mountaineer have?

2 recalls, covering equipment.

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