2009 Keystone MontanaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2009 Keystone Montana, most often about the tires. It is covered by 5 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 2009 Keystone Montana has problems

9 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
Tires60
Electrical system10
Equipment10
Wheels10

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

5 recalls

2009 Keystone Montana 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 →

30%repaired · 2017 Q1

Electrical system

Recall 15V-561 · Sep 4, 2015 · 3,585 vehicles · 1,083 repaired

Risk. As the transfer switch fails, it may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

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 →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 10V-587 · Nov 17, 2010 · 4,770 vehicles

Risk. THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK…

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

2009 vs. every other Montana 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 Montana median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Montana owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KEYSTONE MONTANA RECREATIONAL VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH BF-GOODRICH LOW RANGE E TIRES, SIZE 235-85-R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND 80 MILES LATER THE DRIVER REAR SIDE TIRE BLEW. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE…
Complaint 10475088 · Sep 11, 2012 · 25,985 miles
2009 KEYSTONE MONTANA 5TH WHEEL. CONSUMER STATES HE EXPERIENCED FIVE TIRE FAILURES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE PRESSURE WAS GOOD AND THE WEIGHT OF THE CAMPER WAS UNDER GROSS WEIGHT.
Complaint 10469881 · Aug 9, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KEYSTONE MONTANA RV EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR MARATHON TIRES, SIZE: ST 235 80 16. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 62 MPH WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE STARTED TO LOOSE TREAD. ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE LOST TREAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR…
Complaint 10468290 · Jul 30, 2012

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