2018 Keystone Carbon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Carbon years
- Not enough data 2nd of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 Keystone Carbon. That ranks 2nd out of 12 Carbon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 500 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Keystone Carbon problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 100% | 500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 100% | 500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2018 Keystone Carbon recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline
Problem: 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.
Risk: Fuel absorption into the main floor can increase the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Fix: 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.
Equipment
Problem: 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
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Suspension
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the suspension fails, the trailer's handling would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Other Keystone Carbon years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Carbon | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Carbon | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Carbon | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 Carbon | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 Carbon | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Carbon | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Carbon | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 3 |
| 2017 Carbon | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 Carbon | 5 | 2 |
| 2015 Carbon | 0 | 3 |
| 2014 Carbon | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Keystone Carbon?
Owners most often report tires, wheels problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Keystone Carbon?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Keystone Carbon a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Carbon model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.