Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2014 Keystone Montana, most often about the equipment adaptive/mobility. It is covered by 4 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 April 10, 2018. Updated daily.
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Risk. If the rivet shears causing the quad step to fail, the step user may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Risk. If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
Risk. If the awning unfurls unexpectedly either in transit or while parked, it may increase thre risk of personal injury or a crash.
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.
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
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Keystone Montana, and the recalls they led to.
Recent equipment adaptive/mobility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
MY RV HAS A SET OF FOLDING STEPS FOR ENTRY. THERE ARE 4 STEPS. THE TOP LEFT RIVET IS ALL BUT PULLED OUT. THEY ARE UNSAFE FOR USE, HAVE A LOT OF FLEX WHEN USED AND REQUIRE THE PLACEMENT OF CONCRETE BLOCKS UNDER THEM TO BE USED SAFELY. KEYSTONE HAS A RECALL ON QUAD STEPS. #15-224. MY DATE OF…
WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF PURCHASING A NEW KEYSTONE MONTANA 5TH WHEEL THE REAR FIRE EMERGENCY WINDOW LATCH BROKE. IN ORDER TO CONTINUE USING THE 5TH WHEEL THE WINDOW HAD TO BE SECURED SHUT WITH WIRE TIES. THIS EMERGENCY WINDOW IS ONE OF ONLY THREE FIRE EXITS FROM THE TRAILER. IT IS THE ONLY FIRE EXIT IN…
MALFUNCTION OF AN AUTO-LEVELING HYDRAULIC JACK. WHILE IN TRANSIT THE LEFT FRONT JACK EXTENDED NEARLY COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE ROADWAY. IF THE JACK WOULD HAVE COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE ROADWAY THE CONSEQUENCES COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE JACKS SINCE I FIRST…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.