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2017 Keystone BulletProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2017 Keystone Bullet, most often about the suspension. 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 complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 30, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Keystone Bullet has problems

4 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
Suspension20
Latches/locks/linkages10
Tires10

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

2 recalls

2017 Keystone Bullet 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 →

41%repaired · 2018 Q1

Appliance: air conditioner

Recall 16V-600 · Aug 15, 2016 · 51,585 vehicles · 21,093 repaired

Risk. If the thermostat is wired improperly, any damage to the thermostat wiring may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

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

2017 vs. every other Bullet 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 Bullet median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Bullet owners report

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

1. Component that failed: The leaf springs on the rear axle broke in half. This RV has two rear axles. The leaf springs that broke were both on the rear axle. 2. How was your safety put at risk?: If the springs broke while at highway speeds, control of the Travel Trailer could have been lost. 3.…
Complaint 11541606 · Aug 30, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 KEYSTONE BULLET TRAVEL TRAILER. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH, THE TRAILER BECAME EXTREMELY UNSTABLE AND SWAYED AND ROCKED BACK AND FORTH. THE TRAILER WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (CAMPING WORLD OF NEW PORT RICHIE IN HOLIDAY, FLORIDA). THE HITCH AND TIRES WERE…
Complaint 11006198 · Jul 18, 2017 · 1,000 miles

Own a 2017 Bullet?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.