2011 Keystone MontanaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2011 Keystone Montana, most often about the tires. It is covered by 8 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 Montana has problems

3 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
Power train10

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

8 recalls

2011 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 →

–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

Lpg systems: lines and fittings

Recall 11V-027 · Jan 19, 2011 · 258 vehicles

Risk. A PROPANE LEAK, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 4 more recalls
–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 →

–no report yet

Structure: frame and members

Recall 10V-570 · Nov 11, 2010 · 576 vehicles

Risk. THIS FLEXING IN EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES CAN RESULT IN EXTENSIVE FRAME DAMAGE, LEADING TO AN INCREASED RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment

Recall 10V-478 · Oct 5, 2010 · 5,459 vehicles

Risk. A PROPANE LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.

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 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.

WE WERE 4 HOURS INTO OUR VACATION WHEN THE GOODYEAR MARATHON 235/80/16 ON OUR 2011 MONTANA 5TH WHEEL BLEW. THE DAMAGE WAS CLOSE TO $2000, MESSED UP THE TIRE WELL, RIPPED THE BELLYPAN AND MESSED UP THE SLIDE OUT. GOODYEAR WILL PAY OUR DEDUCTIBLE, BUT WON'T HELP WITH REPLACEMENT OF THE REST OF THE…
Complaint 10633049 · Sep 14, 2014 · 9,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 KEYSTONE MONTANA FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER WITH GOOD YEAR MARATHON TIRES, SIZE: T235/80 R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALTHOUGH HE HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE WITH THE TIRES, THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE OF THE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ONLINE REGARDING THE SPECIFIC TIRE. THE…
Complaint 10453313 · Mar 28, 2012 · 3,000 miles

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