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2018 Keystone Carbon Recalls & Complaints

The 2018 Keystone Carbon has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Keystone dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Keystone Carbon. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2018 Keystone Carbon owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 Keystone Carbon, describing incidents dated July 2, 2018.

Most-cited components

Tires 1 complaint
Wheels 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11110674 · Filed July 11, 2018
THIS INVOLVES NEW CHINESE JUNK TIRES BEING PUT ON TOY HAULERS. KEYSTONE ONE OF THE LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF RV'S PUTS THE CHEAPEST TIRES ON EVEN AFTER BEING TOLD BY MANY OWNERS THAT TIRES ARE EXPLODING GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. NOT JUST RUNLETS WHERE IT FALLS APART BUT FULLY INFLATED WHERE IT GOES OFF…

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Missing Fuel Protection Barrier

NHTSA #18V226000 · Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA notice

Reported April 10, 2018 · Keystone RV Company

Potentially affected: 423 vehicles

Repair completion: 86.6% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Keystone campaign 18-317 · Owners notified April 24, 2018 · Vehicles built December 14, 2017 – March 23, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2018 Keystone Carbon and Raptor recreational fifth-wheel trailers. These vehicles were manufactured without a protective barrier in the fuel station to prevent fuel absorption in the main floor.

Safety consequence

Fuel absorption into the main floor can increase the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

Manufacturer remedy

Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers and install a protective barrier is present, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-317.

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.

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.

Toy Hauler Suspension may Fail

NHTSA #17V643000 · Suspension · NHTSA notice

Reported October 12, 2017 · Keystone RV Company

Potentially affected: 83 vehicles

Repair completion: 92.77% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Keystone campaign 17-305 · Owners notified October 20, 2017 · Vehicles built August 29, 2017 – August 30, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2018 Carbon, Fuzion, and Raptor triple axle toy haulers. These vehicles may have an incorrectly welded suspension equalizer that can result in the suspension's failure while traveling.

Safety consequence

If the suspension fails, the trailer's handling would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will replace the equalizer with a different one, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2017. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-305.

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 2018 Keystone Carbon. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Keystone Carbon.

Tires; Wheels

ODI #11110674

Incident: July 2, 2018 · Filed: July 11, 2018

THIS INVOLVES NEW CHINESE JUNK TIRES BEING PUT ON TOY HAULERS. KEYSTONE ONE OF THE LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF RV'S PUTS THE CHEAPEST TIRES ON EVEN AFTER BEING TOLD BY MANY OWNERS THAT TIRES ARE EXPLODING GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. NOT JUST RUNLETS WHERE IT FALLS APART BUT FULLY INFLATED WHERE IT GOES OFF LIKE A BOMB MY NEW UNIT HAS ST235 80 16 12PLY TRAILER KING TIRES. THESE ARE THE PRIMARY OFFENDERS I HAVE LESS THAT 500 MILES SINCE DELIVERY AND AT LEAST 1 TIRE IS SHOWING SIGNS OF A SIDE WALL FAILURE I TALKED TO MY DEALER THEY FILED A CLAIM WITH KEYSTONE AND KEY STONE DENIED THE CLAIM SAYING THAT I HAVE TO CONTACT THE DISTRIBUTOR TIERCE WHICH IS I BELIEVE THE SAME COMPANY FROM A FEW YEARS AGO THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH CHEAP CHINESE TIRES THAT CAUSED DEATHS. THIS NEED TO BE LOOKED INTO.MY INFORMATION COMES FROM ONE OF MANY RV WEB SITES WHERE ALMOST DAILY PEOPLE TALK ABOUT THEIR CHEAP TIRES EXPLODING CAUSING THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN DAMAGE. THE TIRE COMPANY COMES UP WITH THE SAME EXCUSE YOU RAN IT FLAT. THERE IS A BIG DIFFERENCE WHEN A RUN FLAT COMES APART AND TEARS OFF A FENDER FLARE AND A TIRE THE EXPLODES AT FULL PRESSURE AND BLOWS THE ENTIRE SKIRTING OFF THE TRAILER. IM SURE I DON'T HAVE TO TELL YOU GUYS HOW TO IDENTIFY ONE FROM THE OTHER. PLEASE HELP. ## VIN PASSED ## 2018 KEYSTONE CARBON 387 ##

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