2011 Keystone AlpineProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2011 Keystone Alpine, most often about the tires. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-755 the manufacturer reports only 2% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 22, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 Keystone Alpine has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires20
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2011 Keystone Alpine recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

2%repaired · 2019 Q4

Equipment

Recall 17V-755 · Nov 22, 2017 · 1,205,997 vehicles · 25,972 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system

Recall 11V-577 · Dec 8, 2011 · 6,101 vehicles

Risk. CONTINUED USE OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT REPLACING THE TRANSFER SWITCH MAY DAMAGE OTHER APPLIANCES, INCREASE THE RISK OF A FIRE, PERSONAL INJURY, AND PROPERTY…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Power train: axle assembly

Recall 10V-413 · Sep 16, 2010 · 322 vehicles

Risk. THESE CRACKS CAN PROPAGATE AND CAUSE THE SPINDLE TO DETACH FROM THE AXLE TUBE, RESULTING IN THE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL END FROM THE VEHICLE, CREATING A ROAD…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Keystone.

Best & worst years

2011 vs. every other Alpine year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Alpine median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Alpine owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE TIRES THAT THE KEYSTONE RV COMPANY PUTS ON THEIR FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS ARE UNSAFE, AT APPROX. 2500 MILES AND 4 YEARS OLD I HAD A BLOW OUT ON I-35. IT TORE UP MY TRAILER AND I FEEL THEY THEY ARE UNSAFE AND VERY DANGEROUS. *TR
Complaint 10704091 · Apr 6, 2015 · 2,500 miles
THE FIRST TIRE FAILED ON 9/10/10 ON A NEW ALPINE 5TH WHEEL RV EQUIPPED WITH POWERKING TOWMAX ST235/80/R16. THE SECOND TIRE FAILED ON 5/27/13. THE THIRD TIRE FAILED ON 6/2/13. THE RV WAS NOT OVERLOADED. THESE WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES, INFLATED TO MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATION OF 80 PSI. THERE…
Complaint 10532354 · Jul 29, 2013 · 4,000 miles

Own a 2011 Alpine?

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