1998 Keystone Springdale Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Springdale years
- Not enough data 7th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Keystone Springdale. That ranks 7th out of 28 Springdale model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Keystone Springdale 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 | 2 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Keystone Springdale recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: Vehicle description: travel trailers. Electrical wires were improperly installed and can be pinched between the water tank support cross member and the furnace plenum.
Risk: This condition can cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of an electrical fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the electrical wiring and reroute the wires if necessary.
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.
HAD 3,000 MILES ON OUR CAMPER BEFORE OUR TRIP TO COLORADO. CAMPER WAS INSPECTED PRIOR TO OUR TRIP AND TIRES SHOWED FAIRLY NORMAL WEAR. IT WAS INSPECTED AT WIDE WORLD RV IN WILKES BARRE PA. PHONE [redacted]. AFTER RETURNING HOME FROM OUR TRIP TO COLORADO I HAD NOTICE THE RIGHT REAR TIRE ON THE…
Trailer brakes working sporadically, now to the point of hardly working at all, one brake found to be not working and never worked. *cj
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Keystone Springdale?
Owners most often report tires, service brakes, hydraulic, structure problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Keystone Springdale?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Keystone Springdale a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Springdale model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.