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2009 Keystone RaptorProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2009 Keystone Raptor, most often about the electrical system. 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 complaints74 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem3Electrical system

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Keystone Raptor has problems

7 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
Electrical system33
Service brakes, hydraulic11
Structure10
Tires10
Wheels10

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

4 recalls

2009 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 →

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 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Raptor owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KEYSTONE RAPTOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE TRANSFER SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:…
Complaint 10782851 · Oct 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KEYSTONE RAPTOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOOSE GROUND FALL WIRE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. THE CONTACT DID NOT DISCLOSE WHO EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE, OR IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER…
Complaint 10673034 · Jan 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KEYSTONE RAPTURE TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FAILED AND A BURNING SMELL EMERGED FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSFER CASE WIRES WERE FOUND TO BE BURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE…
Complaint 10537564 · Aug 27, 2013

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