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2013 Keystone AlpineProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2013 Keystone Alpine, most often about the tires. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-755 the manufacturer reports only 2% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 2%Owner complaints70 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kTires, median miles

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Keystone Alpine has problems

7 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
Tires40
Electrical system20
Wheels20
Equipment10
Structure10

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

2 recalls

2013 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

Equipment

Recall 13V-155 · Apr 23, 2013 · 6,561 vehicles

Risk. If the awning unfurls unexpectedly either in transit or while parked, it may increase thre risk of personal injury or a crash.

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

2013 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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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Alpine owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KEYSTONE ALPINE TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH POWER KING TOWMAX TIRES, SIZE ST235/80R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT. APPROXIMATELY 200 MILES LATER, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT.…
Complaint 10763819 · Sep 15, 2015 · 5,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KEYSTONE ALPINE RECREATIONAL TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH POWER KING TOW MAX TIRES, SIZE: ST235/80R16E (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DISCOVERED THAT THREE TIRES…
Complaint 10640849 · Oct 2, 2014 · 800 miles
RV WITH 1088 MILES ON TIRES. HAD A BLOWOUT ON THE FREEWAY. TIRE COMPLETELY SHREDDED WITH TREAD SEPARATED THROUGHOUT. WHEN WE HAD THE TIRES REPLACED 3/5 TIRES WERE DAMAGED. 1 SHREDDED THAT CAUSED THE BLOWOUT AND TWO OTHER WITH LARGEST BLOBS INSIDE THE TIRE. THESE TYPE OF TIRES ARE VERY UNSAFE AND…
Complaint 10638576 · Sep 23, 2014 · 1,088 miles

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