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2013 Keystone Bullet Recalls & Complaints

The 2013 Keystone Bullet has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Keystone dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Keystone Bullet. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2013 Keystone Bullet owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Keystone Bullet, describing incidents dated April 23, 2013 to August 30, 2016.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1 complaint
Equipment 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10903773 · Filed September 6, 2016
I EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH MY TRAILER BRAKES WHILE ON A TRIP. MY BRAKE CONTROLLER SHOWED THAT THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE WIRING. WHILE IT SHOWED A SHORT I HAD NO BRAKES. THE PROBLEM EVENTUALLY CLEARED UP. WHEN I GOT HOME I STARTED CHECKING OUT THE BRAKE WIRING UNDER MY TRAILER. ALTHOUGH I DID NOT…
ODI #10732105 · Filed July 1, 2015
CPSC: X1530922A. KEYSTONE BULLET. CONSUMER STATED WHEN COOKING INSIDE THE TRAILER, THE RANGE HOOD CAUSES THE SMOKE ALARM TO GO OFF, DUE TO FUMES AND ODORS BECOME AIRBORNE IN THE CABIN. *SS UPDATED 10/07/15*LJ UPDATED 11/07/2017*CN

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Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

NHTSA #17V755000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported November 22, 2017 · Keystone RV Company

Potentially affected: 1,205,997 vehicles

Repair completion: 2.15% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Keystone campaign 17-307 · Owners notified January 15, 2018

Defect description

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling various 2003-2018 Crossroads, Dutchmen, and Keystone recreational trailers equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V755-5127.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Safety consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Keystone will notify owners and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-574-535-2100, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-307.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Improper Wiring of Air Conditioner Thermostat

NHTSA #16V600000 · Equipment — Appliance — Air Conditioner · NHTSA notice

Reported August 15, 2016 · Keystone RV Company

Potentially affected: 51,585 vehicles

Repair completion: 48.37% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Keystone campaign 16-261 · Owners notified October 7, 2016 · Vehicles built August 4, 2010 – August 19, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 Bullet and Passport recreational trailers. The affected vehicles are equipped with an air conditioner LCD thermostat that may not be properly wired.

Safety consequence

If the thermostat is wired improperly, any damage to the thermostat wiring may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will correct the wiring at the air conditioner control box, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2016. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-261.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Stabilizer Jacks May Fall From Trailer

NHTSA #13V338000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported August 2, 2013 · Keystone RV Company

Potentially affected: 2,336 vehicles

Keystone campaign 13-196 · Owners notified August 16, 2013 · Vehicles built October 1, 2012 – March 5, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2013 Bullet and Passport trailers manufactured October 1, 2012, through March 5, 2013. The mounting fasteners for the stabilizer jacks may fail causing the jack to become loose and separate from the vehicle.

Safety consequence

If the fasteners fail and the jack separates from the vehicle, it would become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mounting fasteners. The recall is expected to begin in August 2013. Owners may contact Keystone Customer Service by calling 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's recall number is 13-196.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning

NHTSA #13V155000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported April 23, 2013 · Keystone RV Company

Potentially affected: 6,561 vehicles

Keystone campaign 13-193 · Owners notified May 7, 2013 · Vehicles built February 19, 2013 – April 12, 2013 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 recreational trailers equipped with Dometic 9100 Power Awnings or Weather Pro awnings, awning serial numbers 306xxxx through 314xxxx, manufactured between February 13, 2013, through April 9, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. A damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.

Safety consequence

If the awning unfurls unexpectedly either in transit or while parked, it may increase thre risk of personal injury or a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Keystone will notify owners and dealers will replace the awning motor, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2013. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's campaign recall number is 13-193.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2013 Keystone Bullet. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Keystone Bullet.

Electrical System; Service Brakes

ODI #10903773

Incident: August 30, 2016 · Filed: September 6, 2016

I EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH MY TRAILER BRAKES WHILE ON A TRIP. MY BRAKE CONTROLLER SHOWED THAT THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE WIRING. WHILE IT SHOWED A SHORT I HAD NO BRAKES. THE PROBLEM EVENTUALLY CLEARED UP. WHEN I GOT HOME I STARTED CHECKING OUT THE BRAKE WIRING UNDER MY TRAILER. ALTHOUGH I DID NOT FIND THE SOURCE OF THE SHORT I DISCOVERED THAT KEYSTONE USED 14 GAUGE WIRE FOR THE WIRING TO THE BRAKES. THE AXLES AND BRAKES ARE MANUFACTURED BY DEXTER AXLES. DEXTERS SERVICE MANUAL SPECIFICALLY RECOMMENDS THAT A TRAILER UNDER 30 FEET WITH FOUR BRAKES USE A MINIMUM OF 12 GAUGE WIRE.MY TRAILER MEETS THAT CRITERIA.I DO NOT THINK THAT THE UNDERSIZED WIRE CAUSED MY PROBLEM. BUT IT IS APPARENT THAT KEYSTONE IS USING A SMALLER GAUGE WIRE TO SAVE MONEY IRREGARDLESS OF WHAT THE INDUSTRY STANDARDS ARE. THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE BRAKING PROBLEMS. AS A CONSUMER I KNOW THAT MY BRAKES WORK BUT BECAUSE OF THE UNDERSIZED WIRING I DO NOT KNOW HOW WELL THEY MIGHT WORK IF THE WIRING WAS SIZED PROPERLY.

Equipment

ODI #10732105

Incident: April 23, 2013 · Filed: July 1, 2015

CPSC: X1530922A. KEYSTONE BULLET. CONSUMER STATED WHEN COOKING INSIDE THE TRAILER, THE RANGE HOOD CAUSES THE SMOKE ALARM TO GO OFF, DUE TO FUMES AND ODORS BECOME AIRBORNE IN THE CABIN. *SS UPDATED 10/07/15*LJ UPDATED 11/07/2017*CN

Other Keystone Bullet model years

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