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2008 Keystone RaptorProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2008 Keystone Raptor, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 4 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 recalls4Lowest repair rate 2%Owner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage8kEquipment, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 22, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Keystone Raptor 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
Equipment30
Suspension20
Equipment adaptive/mobility10
Structure10

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

4 recalls

2008 Keystone Raptor 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

Lpg systems: lines and fittings

Recall 08V-132 · Mar 20, 2008 · 125 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 →

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

2008 vs. every other Raptor 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 Raptor median. How we score

'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Raptor owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KEYSTONE RAPTOR TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ODOR OF PROPANE FUEL WAS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE PROPANE LINE WAS DAMAGED BY CONSTANT CONTACT WITH THE TIRE, WHICH CAUSED IT TO LEAK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE…
Complaint 10487537 · Dec 6, 2012
IN 2008 I PURCHASED A NEW 2008 38 FT. RAPTOR 3612 DS TOY HAULER FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER, MANUFACTURED BY KEYSTONE RV. IN AUGUST OF 2010 I WAS TRAVELING ACROSS COUNTRY AND AT SOME POINT ALONG THE JOURNEY MY FULL 110 GALLON WATER TANK FELL OUT OF THE TRAILER AS I WAS GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. AS…
Complaint 10353969 · Sep 5, 2010 · 8,000 miles
2008 KEYSTONE RAPTOR 3600RL HAS SAFETY PROBLEMS WITH THE ROCKERS, HARDWARE, AND AXLES. *NJ THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE ROCKERS, HARDWARE AND AXLES WERE TOO LIGHTWEIGHT TO CARRY A LOAD THAT WAS BEING PUT ONTO THEM. THE CONSUMER STATED HE NOTICED THE REAR TIRE WAS BALD AND ANOTHER TIRE WAS SEVERELY…
Complaint 10256828 · Jan 29, 2009

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