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2008 Keystone Sprinter Recalls & Complaints

The 2008 Keystone Sprinter 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 2008 Keystone Sprinter. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2008 Keystone Sprinter owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Keystone Sprinter, describing incidents dated May 1, 2011 to September 4, 2018.

Most-cited components

Structure 2 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
Seat Belts 1 complaint
Tires 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11204510 · Filed April 29, 2019
THE BREAK-AWAY SWITCH ON OUR CAMPER HAD BEEN DISCONNECTED WHILE IN A CAMPGROUND FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS & CAUSED THE SWITCH TO MELT & THE INSULATION TO BURN OFF OF THE WIRES, ALONG WITH OTHER WIRES GOING INTO THE JUNTION BOX. THERE WAS GREAT POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE. THE SWITCH & WIRING IS UNDER-SIZED FOR…
ODI #10404769 · Filed May 26, 2011
DRIVERS SIDE DOOR GETS STUCK IN THE "WIDE OPEN" POSITION. WILL NOT CLOSE. HAD TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE TO A GARAGE WITH DOOR IN THIS POSITION. THE DOOR HINGE/BRACKET HAD TO BE CUT INTO. THIS IS THE SECOND SPRINTER TO DO THIS. THE FIRST WAS A 2007.
ODI #10404768 · Filed May 26, 2011
SEAT BELT LATCH CABLES ARE BROKEN. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH IS ATTACHED TO THE FLOOR WITH THREE CABLES. TWO ARE SNAPPED INTO LEAVING ONLY ONE TO CONSTRAIN DRIVER. IF THE DRIVER WRECKS THE ONE CABLE WON'T BE ENOUGH TO KEEP SOMEONE FROM BEING INJURED AS I'M SURE THE OTHER CABLE WILL SNAP UPON…

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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.

SIDE MARKER LIGHTS/FMVSS 108

NHTSA #08V371000 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA notice

Reported July 31, 2008 · KEYSTONE RV COMPANY

Potentially affected: 2,990 vehicles

Keystone campaign 08-110 · Owners notified August 12, 2008 · Vehicles built May 1, 2007 – June 13, 2008 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

KEYSTONE IS RECALLING 2,990 MY 2008 EVEREST, MY 2008-2009 HORNET, LAREDO, SPRINTER AND OUTBACK LOFT FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108 "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE INTERMEDIATE SIDE MARKER LIGHTS ARE MISSING.

Safety consequence

PULLING A VEHICLE AT NIGHT WITHOUT THE PROPER SIDE MARKER LIGHTING INCREASES THE RISK OF OTHER MOTORISTS NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE THE VEHICLE AND COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE MISSING SIDE MARKER LIGHTS FREE OR CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.

Notes

KESTONE RECALL NO. 08-110.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 2008 Keystone Sprinter. 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 2008 Keystone Sprinter.

Electrical System

ODI #11204510

Incident: September 4, 2018 · Filed: April 29, 2019

THE BREAK-AWAY SWITCH ON OUR CAMPER HAD BEEN DISCONNECTED WHILE IN A CAMPGROUND FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS & CAUSED THE SWITCH TO MELT & THE INSULATION TO BURN OFF OF THE WIRES, ALONG WITH OTHER WIRES GOING INTO THE JUNTION BOX. THERE WAS GREAT POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE. THE SWITCH & WIRING IS UNDER-SIZED FOR THE APPLICATION & WILL NOT CARRY THE AMPERAGE THAT THE BRAKES DRAW. IT APPEARS THAT THE WIRES TO THE SWITCH WHICH ARE ABOUT 16 GAUGE ARE FED BY ABOUT A 10 GAUGE WIRE POWER SOURCE. LOGIC WOULD INDICATE THAT THESE WIRES SHOULD BE OF EQUAL SIZE AS THE FEED WIRE TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS IS NOT A FAIL-SAFE DESIGN & SHOULD NOT OVERHEAT TO THE POINT OF CAUSING A FIRE. I HAVE CONTACTED KEYSTONE & TRAILER LIFE MAGAZINE WHO DO NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THE POTENTIAL PROBLEM. I SUSPECT THAT THE DESIGN HAS NOT CHANGED FROM SINGLE AXLE TRAILERS TO DOUBLE/TRIPLE AXLES. SEVERAL OTHER CAMPERS HAVE COMPLAINED TO TRAILER LIFE ABOUT BREAK-AWAY SWITCH PROBLEMS TO NO AVAIL. MY (RETIRED ENGINEER) RECOMMENDATION IS TO RE-DESIGN THE SWITCH & WIRING WITH WIRING EQUAL IN SIZE TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM WIRING & INSTALL AN ALARM & TIMER WHEN THE BREAK-AWAY SWITCH IS PULLED.

Structure

ODI #10404769

Incident: May 1, 2011 · Filed: May 26, 2011

DRIVERS SIDE DOOR GETS STUCK IN THE "WIDE OPEN" POSITION. WILL NOT CLOSE. HAD TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE TO A GARAGE WITH DOOR IN THIS POSITION. THE DOOR HINGE/BRACKET HAD TO BE CUT INTO. THIS IS THE SECOND SPRINTER TO DO THIS. THE FIRST WAS A 2007.

Seat Belts; Structure

ODI #10404768

Incident: May 20, 2011 · Filed: May 26, 2011

SEAT BELT LATCH CABLES ARE BROKEN. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH IS ATTACHED TO THE FLOOR WITH THREE CABLES. TWO ARE SNAPPED INTO LEAVING ONLY ONE TO CONSTRAIN DRIVER. IF THE DRIVER WRECKS THE ONE CABLE WON'T BE ENOUGH TO KEEP SOMEONE FROM BEING INJURED AS I'M SURE THE OTHER CABLE WILL SNAP UPON A HEAVY COLLISION. THIS VAN ISN'T EVEN TWO YEARS OLD.

Tires

ODI #10277728

Filed: July 17, 2009

CONSUMER HAS A 2008 KEYSTONE SPRINTER COPPER CANYON FIFTH WHEEL CAMPER WITH DURO TIRES THAT WERE SPLITTING. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED 2 MORE TIRES WERE FOUND CRACKED AND SPLIT IN MULTIPLE PLACES. *JB

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