NHTSA vehicle safety data

2005 Keystone Outback Recalls & Complaints

The 2005 Keystone Outback has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 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 2005 Keystone Outback. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2005 Keystone Outback owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Keystone Outback, describing incidents dated August 30, 2004 to August 28, 2012.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 2 complaints
Equipment 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint
Suspension 1 complaint
Tires 1 complaint

Of the 5 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10486589 · Filed November 30, 2012
DOMETIC RM2652 FRIDGE HAS FRACTURE ON BOILER. DOMETIC HAS OBVIOUS PROBLEM WITH THIS FRIDGE. THEY DID A RECALL AND I NEVER WAS NOTIFIED. THEIR RECALL WAS A SAFETY RECALL. BUT IT ALSO STATES THAT IS WE HAVE PROBLEMS LISTED THE RECALL IS VALID FOR US. I HAVE PROBLEMS LISTED AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD NOT…
ODI #10292001 · Filed November 12, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KEYSTONE OUTBACK FIFTH WHEEL RV. THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND OVEN PILOT LIGHT WOULD CONTINUALLY TURN OFF, AND THE SHOWER WOULD LEAK. ALSO THE SIDING, MADE OF FIBER GLASS, BEGAN TO BUBBLE AND WARP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE…
ODI #10245134 · Filed October 11, 2008
WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE IN ARIZONA, THE LEFT REAR LEAF SPRING "SNAPPED" IN HALF. THE SPRING BROKE ABOUT 2 INCHES FROM THE BOLT EYE. THE TRAILER HAS LESS THAN 10,000 MILES. LEAF SPRINGS DO NOT BREAK. IT CAN CAUSE THE CAMPER TO FLIP. SPRING WAS REPLACED AT MY COST. PICTURES AND INFO WERE SENT TO…

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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.

REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC

NHTSA #08V325000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported July 17, 2008 · KEYSTONE RV COMPANY

Potentially affected: 161,250 vehicles

Keystone campaign 08-111 · Owners notified September 30, 2008 · Vehicles built June 1, 2003 – April 30, 2007 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

KEYSTONE IS RECALLING 161,250 MY 2004-2007 FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

Safety consequence

IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

KEYSTONE IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.

Notes

KEYSTONE RECALL NO. 08-111.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2005 Keystone Outback. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

5 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Keystone Outback.

Equipment

ODI #10486589

Incident: August 28, 2012 · Filed: November 30, 2012

DOMETIC RM2652 FRIDGE HAS FRACTURE ON BOILER. DOMETIC HAS OBVIOUS PROBLEM WITH THIS FRIDGE. THEY DID A RECALL AND I NEVER WAS NOTIFIED. THEIR RECALL WAS A SAFETY RECALL. BUT IT ALSO STATES THAT IS WE HAVE PROBLEMS LISTED THE RECALL IS VALID FOR US. I HAVE PROBLEMS LISTED AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD NOT TAKE CARE OF REPAIRING MY FRIDGE FOR ME. IF THEY KNOW OF THE PROBLEMS WITH THEIR EQUIPMENT I THINK THEY SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR MORE THAN A PIECE OF SHEET METAL THAT I COULD INSTALL ON MY OWN. *TR

Electrical System; Structure

ODI #10292001

Incident: August 30, 2004 · Filed: November 12, 2009

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KEYSTONE OUTBACK FIFTH WHEEL RV. THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND OVEN PILOT LIGHT WOULD CONTINUALLY TURN OFF, AND THE SHOWER WOULD LEAK. ALSO THE SIDING, MADE OF FIBER GLASS, BEGAN TO BUBBLE AND WARP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNDER 20,000.

Suspension

ODI #10245134

Incident: September 15, 2008 · Filed: October 11, 2008

WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE IN ARIZONA, THE LEFT REAR LEAF SPRING "SNAPPED" IN HALF. THE SPRING BROKE ABOUT 2 INCHES FROM THE BOLT EYE. THE TRAILER HAS LESS THAN 10,000 MILES. LEAF SPRINGS DO NOT BREAK. IT CAN CAUSE THE CAMPER TO FLIP. SPRING WAS REPLACED AT MY COST. PICTURES AND INFO WERE SENT TO KEYSTONE. NO RESPONSE. THE BREAK IN THE SPRING APPEARS TO BE BECAUSE DEFECTIVE MATERIAL. ONE WOULD THINK THE OTHER SPRINGS WOULD BE DEFECTIVE ALSO AS WELL AS ALL KEYSTONE CAMPERS MADE IN THIS TIME FRAME. *TR

Electrical System

ODI #10224036

Fire

Incident: March 21, 2008 · Filed: April 9, 2008

ON OR ABOUT 3/21/08 MY WIFE HEARD A BEEPING SOUND WHILE WE WERE OUTSIDE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION WE DISCOVERED THAT OUR KEYSTONE OUTBACK RV WAS ON FIRE. WE EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE WITH WATER. SOME DAYS LATER MY BROTHER CAME OVER TO HELP ME REPAIR IT. WE ARE BOTH FIREFIGHTERS, SO OF COURSE WE INVESTIGATED THE CAUSE. WE DISCOVERED A PINCHED A.C. WIRE BETWEEN THE CHASSIS AND FLOOR. I HAVE TAKEN PIX BUT HAVE NOT CONTACTED THE DEALER BECAUSE IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND CANNOT BE TOWED BY ME DUE TO THE 12 WIRES BEING MELTED THEREFORE NO BRAKE LIGHTS. I EMAILED THE MANUFACTURER TWICE, BUT HAVE HAD NO RESPONSE. *TR

Tires

ODI #10193481

Incident: May 30, 2007 · Filed: June 15, 2007

TIRE FAILURE. NANCO BRAND TIRES INSTALLED FROM THE MANUFACTURER,KEYSTONE), ON A NEW TRAVEL TRAILER. *AK

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