The worst 2012 Keystone Vantage problems
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Recalls 2
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
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- Keystone rv companies (keystone) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 vantage recreational vehicles manufactured from october 12, 2011, through may 7, 2012. These vehicles were manufactured without protective (a.k.a. Gimp) molding on the metal around the holding tank valves.
- Risk
- As a result, the user may suffer cuts to hands and arms when reaching past the sharp edges of the access cut-out in order to operate the holding tank valves.
- Remedy
- Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will install the protective gimp molding around the access area for the holding tank valves, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 29, 2012. Owners may contact keystone at 1‑866‑425‑4369.
Recall number 12V247000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Keystone Vantage 5
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This communication is the keystone website posting for advisory 13-188 for the units manufactured with...
- This advisory 13-188 involves 2012 & 2013 vantage models in which it has been determined that the sika®...
- This communication is informing dealership service departments of advisory 13-188 for the units...
- This advisory 13-188 provides the retail customer with instructions on vantage roof tape repair.
- This communication is the final customer notification for advisory 13-188 for the units manufactured with...
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How many recalls does the 2012 Keystone Vantage have?
2 recalls, covering equipment.
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