2004 Keystone Montana Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Montana years
- Not enough data 10th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Keystone Montana. That ranks 10th out of 26 Montana model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (3 complaints, 43%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Keystone Montana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 3 | 43% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 29% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 14% | 3,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Keystone Montana recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
Equipment
Problem: Keystone is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. The plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.
Risk: An overheated receiver could cause a fire.
Fix: Keystone is working with dimplex and dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. The safety recall began on january 28, 2011. Owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: 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.
Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Certain fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in certain tubing in the refrigerator which could allow pressurized flammable coolant solution to be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Risk: This could result in a fire.
Fix: Keystone rv will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burner housing and thermal fuses free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you 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 rv at 574-535-2100.
Wheels
Problem: On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with 16", 6-bolt aluminum wheel option with 5.5" bolt circles, foreign material may be present in the 'clamp joint' (mating surface between the wheel and hub face. This can hinder the proper torque of the lug nuts if the nuts are not installed with the proper torque during manufacture, re-tightened during the initial 'seating in' period and/or there is a failure to follow the maintenance procedures.
Risk: If the lug nuts do not have sufficient torque, the wheel could separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will remove all paint and foreign material from the wheel and hub mating surface. Then the lug nuts will be properly torqued. The recall began september 7, 2005. Owners may contact keystone at 1-574-535-2100.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 keystone fifth wheel rv trailer. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2852. The contact received a recall notice for the dometic refrigerator. Dometic stated that the refrigerator was out of warranty and he would have to call a dealer and pay for the repair…
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 keystone mountaineer. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2852. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08e032000 (equipment) and immediately called the manufacturer. He was advised to have his unit repaired according to the recall…
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 keystone montana. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2852. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08e032000 (equipment), which mentioned a potential fire hazard. He has been attempting to have the refrigerator serviced ever since…
My fifth wheel trailer is wearing out all four tires on the inside edge. Wear severe enough that i had to use spare on one wheel, caused having to change tire on edge of interstate highway. The axles were manufactured byal-ko. They refused to do anything as they said they were out of warranty…
Dt*: the contact stated the tires were wearing prematurely on the inside. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, where it was determined the axles were bent. The axles were replaced. *ak
Other Keystone Montana years
← 2003 Montana · 2005 Montana →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Montana | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 Montana | 6 | 1 |
| 2022 Montana | 7 | 3 |
| 2021 Montana | 4 | 2 |
| 2020 Montana | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Montana | 2 | 4 |
| 2018 Montana | 5 | 3 |
| 2017 Montana | 8 | 1 |
| 2016 Montana | 9 | 1 |
| 2015 Montana | 2 | 3 |
| 2014 Montana | 11 | 4 |
| 2013 Montana | 9 | 6 |
| 2012 Montana | 11 | 1 |
| 2011 Montana | 3 | 8 |
| 2010 Montana | 12 | 5 |
| 2009 Montana | 9 | 5 |
| 2008 Montana | 4 | 4 |
| 2007 Montana | 10 | 6 |
| 2006 Montana | 10 | 2 |
| 2005 Montana | 6 | 3 |
| 2004 | 7 | 5 |
| 2003 Montana | 3 | 3 |
| 2002 Montana | 7 | 2 |
| 2001 Montana | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 Montana | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Montana | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Keystone Montana?
Owners most often report equipment, suspension, power train problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Keystone Montana?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Keystone Montana a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Montana model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.