1999 Keystone Springdale Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 10, 2009 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Springdale years
Not enough data 5th of 28 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Keystone Springdale. That ranks 5th out of 28 Springdale model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 33%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1999 Keystone Springdale problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Equipment1
Exterior Lighting1
Structure1
Suspension1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Equipment133%———
Exterior Lighting133%———
Structure133%———
Suspension133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2001, with 1 complaints
2001: 1200112003: 1200312009: 120091

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Keystone Springdale recalls (2)

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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerMar 22, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V134000 · 122,162 vehicles

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:wiringSep 15, 1998 · NHTSA campaign 98V224000 · 451 vehicles

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.

April 17 2009 keystone camper springdale lite was taken to camping world in oxford alabama to have recall work number 06e-076 done on dometic refrigerator model#rm2652 serial# 84500326. Camping world refused to administer the recall due to "leaking or staining at the back of the refrigerator" which…

Equipment · received May 10, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10268328

Leaf spring broke on travel trailer causing loss of control on freeway. *nlm

Suspension · received Apr 24, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10016453

Frame was bent, dealer stated repairs were beyond their ability so the factory was contacted, the unit should have had supports on the frame every four feet, however this one had them every eight feet, factory stated this was not built according to specifications, factory later made repairs…

Structure · received Jul 3, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 561880

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Keystone Springdale?

Owners most often report equipment, exterior lighting, structure problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Keystone Springdale?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.