My camper trailer was parked at a campground over a weekend. We used the hot water heater for washing dishes and our hands, no showers. The propane hot water heater exhaust melted the plastic lanyard for the cap on the fresh water fill port directly above it. If I had not thought of it, the water hose that supplies the water to the camper would have been directly over the exhaust and possibly melted causing a complete failure of a pressurized water hose. The fresh water ports are directly above the hot water heater and the exhaust will quite easily melt any of the plastic.
The worst 2018 Keystone Springdale problems
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Recalls 3
Equipment
- 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
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- What is wrong
- Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Springdale and Summerland recreational trailers. The wiring for the electric stabilizer jacks were incorrectly connected to the unprotected side of the breaker.
- Risk
- An electrical short in the wiring for the electric stabilizer jack can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the installation of the electrical stabilizer jack wiring, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 22, 2017. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1‑866‑425‑4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-299.
Recall number 17V549000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Springdale recreational vehicles, model 303BH. The Federal Identification Tag on these vehicles overstate the Gross Axle Weight Rating capacity (GAWR) by 800lbs for each axle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- The incorrect GAWR makes the Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label incorrect and may result in the vehicle being overloaded, affecting the vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will provide a new Federal Placard with the correct GAWR and a new CCC label, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1‑866‑425‑4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-289.
Recall number 17V339000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Keystone Springdale 3
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Questions about the 2018 Keystone Springdale
Is the 2018 Keystone Springdale reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2018 Keystone Springdale, fewer than a typical Springdale model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Keystone Springdale?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2018 Keystone Springdale have?
3 recalls, covering equipment and electrical system.
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