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2017 Keystone Bullet Recalls & Complaints

The 2017 Keystone Bullet has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 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 2017 Keystone Bullet. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2017 Keystone Bullet owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Keystone Bullet, describing incidents dated November 1, 2016 to July 21, 2023.

Most-cited components

Suspension 2 complaints
Latches/Locks/Linkages 1 complaint
Tires 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11541606 · Filed August 30, 2023
1. Component that failed: The leaf springs on the rear axle broke in half. This RV has two rear axles. The leaf springs that broke were both on the rear axle. 2. How was your safety put at risk?: If the springs broke while at highway speeds, control of the Travel Trailer could have been lost. 3. Has…
ODI #11109812 · Filed July 6, 2018
I, AS MANY OTHERS WHO BUY RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, HAVE BEEN HAVING SOME ISSUES WITH THESE TIRES BLOWING OUT. WE PURCHASED OUR VEHICLE, BRAND NEW IN FEBRUARY 2018. LESS THAN 500 MILES ON TIRES. THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS CORRECT AND WE HAD A VERY LIGHT LOAD, LESS THAN THEY TIRES ARE SUPPOSED TO BE ABLE TO…
ODI #11091828 · Filed May 3, 2018
CPSC:WE PURCHASED A NEW 2017 KEYSTONE BULLET TRAVEL TRAILER IN SEPTEMBER 2017. WE HAVE TWO DOORS ON OUR TRAILER AND HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE ENTRY DOOR LOCKS LOCKING WHEN THE LATCH IS IN THE UNLOCK POSITION. THE FIC LOCKS HAVE BOTH LOCKED WHEN THE DOOR WAS JUST CLOSED. THE LAST TIME LEAVING MY DOG…

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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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2017 Keystone Bullet. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

4 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Keystone Bullet.

Suspension

ODI #11541606

Incident: July 21, 2023 · Filed: August 30, 2023

1. Component that failed: The leaf springs on the rear axle broke in half. This RV has two rear axles. The leaf springs that broke were both on the rear axle. 2. How was your safety put at risk?: If the springs broke while at highway speeds, control of the Travel Trailer could have been lost. 3. Has the problem been confirmed by a dealer or independent service center?: Yes. Both broken leaf springs have been replaced. 4. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representative?: No. 5. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No warnings. We did hear a "pop noise" when one of the springs snapped/broke. The leaf spring broke while making a U-turn. Keystone RV was notified of this spring failure. I wanted Keystone RV to know of this problem in the event other RV Trailer Trailers are experiencing similar suspension failures. I do not overload the travel trailer. The RV Travel Trailer is used primarily in the Rocky Mountain West. So the leaf springs were not subject to salt air and/or high humidity that would lead to corrosion. I drive very conservatively. I am always the slowest vehicle on the highway. I do not camp off-road. The RV Travel Trailer is 6 1/2 years old. The leaf springs should not have failed at such a young age and under the circumstances that exist.

Tires

ODI #11109812

Incident: June 23, 2018 · Filed: July 6, 2018

I, AS MANY OTHERS WHO BUY RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, HAVE BEEN HAVING SOME ISSUES WITH THESE TIRES BLOWING OUT. WE PURCHASED OUR VEHICLE, BRAND NEW IN FEBRUARY 2018. LESS THAN 500 MILES ON TIRES. THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS CORRECT AND WE HAD A VERY LIGHT LOAD, LESS THAN THEY TIRES ARE SUPPOSED TO BE ABLE TO HANDLE. WE JUST RECENTLY HAD ONE WHICH THANKFULLY NO HARM TO ANYONE BUT OUR CAMPER. AFTER THIS WE REPLACED ALL THE TIRES.

Latches/Locks/Linkages; Unknown or Other

ODI #11091828

Incident: November 25, 2017 · Filed: May 3, 2018

CPSC:WE PURCHASED A NEW 2017 KEYSTONE BULLET TRAVEL TRAILER IN SEPTEMBER 2017. WE HAVE TWO DOORS ON OUR TRAILER AND HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE ENTRY DOOR LOCKS LOCKING WHEN THE LATCH IS IN THE UNLOCK POSITION. THE FIC LOCKS HAVE BOTH LOCKED WHEN THE DOOR WAS JUST CLOSED. THE LAST TIME LEAVING MY DOG ON THE INSIDE AND I WAS LEFT IN 38 DEGREE WEATHER(IN MY PJ'S AND A LIGHT JACKET AND MY CELL PHONE ON THE INSIDE WITH MY DOG) FOR OVER 4 HOURS BEFORE FINDING ANOTHER OWNER OF A KEYSTONE TRAVEL TRAILER WHO WAS GRACIOUS ENOUGH IN ALLOWING US TO TRY TO USE THEIR KEYS TO OPEN OUR DOORS. THE REAR DOOR WAS IN THE UNLOCK POSITIONS AND WE WERE UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE LOCK EVEN WITH A KEY. *DT *JS

Suspension

ODI #11006198

Incident: November 1, 2016 · Filed: July 18, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 KEYSTONE BULLET TRAVEL TRAILER. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH, THE TRAILER BECAME EXTREMELY UNSTABLE AND SWAYED AND ROCKED BACK AND FORTH. THE TRAILER WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (CAMPING WORLD OF NEW PORT RICHIE IN HOLIDAY, FLORIDA). THE HITCH AND TIRES WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.

Other Keystone Bullet model years

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