repaired · 2024 Q3
Mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
Risk. A foot pad that separates during transit can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 Keystone AlpineProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2021 Keystone Alpine, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 22V-726 the manufacturer reports only 54% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 9, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Keystone Alpine has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Structure1 crash/fire/injury
1Equipment
1Service brakes
1Tires1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 4 | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2021 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.
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
2021 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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- Caution
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In owners' words
What Alpine owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Bent/broken frame. We are stranded in Northern CA. The unit is available for inspection. This RV is not safe to be on the road. The insurance company told is that it is non-drivable. See our story below: We have a 3 year old Keystone Alpine 5th Wheel. The frame is bent and cross members are broken.…
On or about August 2021, the front frame flexed, causing the body to crack from both front slides lower forward corners going forward. Camper was taken to RVOutlet in Longs SC (now Blue Compass RV)to be repaired in September of 2021. The front frame section was found to be cracked, and was repaired…
The pin box is moving separately from the framework. What this means is the structure the holds the pin box is starting to fail which could cause the camper to separate from the truck when being pulled down the highway which could cause injury or death to people on that highway. It's a known defect
Own a 2021 Alpine?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.