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2004 Keystone ZeppelinProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2004 Keystone Zeppelin, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 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 recalls2Lowest repair rate 2%Owner complaints120 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem6Structure

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Keystone Zeppelin has problems

12 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
Structure60
Tires40
Equipment20
Electrical system10
Suspension10
Wheels10

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

2 recalls

2004 Keystone Zeppelin 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 →

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

2004 vs. every other Zeppelin 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 Zeppelin median. How we score

'04'05'06'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2004 Keystone Zeppelin, and the recalls they led to.

  1. WHEEL SEPARATIONSEA04032 · closed Dec 30, 2005
    Led to recall 05V-309
In owners' words

What Zeppelin owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KEYSTONE ZEPPELIN. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING RENOVATED, THE LINOLEUM WAS REMOVED AND THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE SUPPORT BRACKETS LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE SLIDE OUT AND IN THE FLOOR WERE FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FLOOR BRACKETS WERE INSTALLED EVERY FOUR…
Complaint 10745814 · Aug 3, 2015
PURCHASED THE UNIT IN JULY 2004, EVERYTHING HAS GONE DOWN HILL FROM THERE. LEAKS IN BOTH REAR AND SIDE SLIDE. SIDE SLIDE FIXED STILL LEAKS. LOW WHEEL WELL CLEARANCE. DUE TO POSSIBLE STRUCTURAL INSTABILITY, ISSUE WITH THE ZEPPELIN ARE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. TANKS DO NOT DRAIN PROPERLY, ELECTRICAL…
Complaint 10107934 · Apr 21, 2005
PURCHASED A ZEPPELIN Z301 ON A TUESDAY HAD AN ISSUE ARISE ON THRUSDAY. WAS TOLD TO KEEP THE UNIT AND CREATE A LIST. THE UNIT HAD FRAME SUPPORT ISSUES BEING OUT OF LEVEL WIDTHWISE 1/2 INCH PER FOOT SAGGING. FROM THIS MAIN ISSUE WAS TH START OF MY 26 LINE ITEM LIST. *AK
Complaint 10104158 · Dec 20, 2004

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