Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
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F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2004 Keystone Sprinter
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Tires
436.4%
Median failure at 2,750 miles
Equipment & Accessories
218.2%
0 crashes, 1 fires
Suspension
218.2%
Wheels
19.1%
Median failure at 2,000 miles
Body & Structure
19.1%
Median failure at 5,000 miles
Electrical System
19.1%
Median failure at 5,000 miles
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jul 2005peak 2Dec 2015
Recalls on the 2004 Keystone Sprinter
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2017627144,034 units in Canada
Accessories
On certain vehicles equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate. Also, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury, and fail to discharge. In case of fire, failure of the extinguisher to function could result in injury and/or property damage. Correction: Owners will be provided with instructions on how to inspect the fire extinguisher to see if it is recalled. Replacement fire extinguishers will be supplied by Kidde directly. Note: For more information about recalled fire extinguishers, please visit <a href="https://inmarmarketaction.com/kidde/Kidde284CA/">www.kidde.com</a>.
Recall 2008337
Label
On certain fifth wheel and travel trailers manufactured prior to Aug 18, 2008, the required weight label was omitted. Correction: Since the information contained in this label can also be found on the vehicle's inside and outside weight labels, no further action is required.
Recall 200825218,222 units in Canada
Other
On certain fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a Dometic Corporation refrigerator, a fatigue crack can develop in the boiler tube. This could allow the release of pressurized coolant solution into an area where an ignition source is present, which could result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will install a secondary burner housing.
Recall 200713412,000 units in Canada
Other
On certain fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a Dometic Corporation refrigerator, a fatigue crack can develop in the boiler tube. This could allow the release of pressurized coolant solution into an area where an ignition source is present, which could result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the refrigerator's boiler tube assembly.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Charlotte, NCFire
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
MY 2004 KEYSTONE SPRINTER 293 FIFTH WHEEL CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. THE CHARLOTTE, NC FIRE INVESTIGATOR SUSPECTS IT STARTED AT THE REFRIGERATOR. MY REFRIGERATOR IS PART OF THE DOMETIC RECALL. MY INSURANCE COMPANY IS IN THE PROCESS OF INVESTIGATING IF THE REFRIGERATOR DESIGN WAS THE CAUSE. THESE REFRIGERATOR ARE DANGEROUS AND DOMETIC NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE LOSSES THAT OCCUR. KEYSTONE NEEDS TO BE HELD RESPONSIBLE AS WELL BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT ENSURING THEIR SUPPLIERS ARE PROVIDING SAFE COMPONENTS.
NHTSA complaint #10290207 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 2,000 milesPeyton, CO
WHEELS
MY 5TH WHEEL CAMPER MODEL 252 FWRLS HAS A GVWR 8200 AND THE TIRES (ST205/75R15C) HAVE A 1820 RATING @ 50 PSI (MAX) WITH TWO AXLES EQUALING A TOTAL OF 4 TIRES THE MAX LOAD IS 7280. THEREFORE, THE CAMPER IS OVERLOADED 920 LBS BASED ON THE TIRE/WHEEL MAXIMUM LOAD CAPACITY. ISN'T THIS ILLEGAL. I ALWAYS THOUGHT THE TIRES LOOKED OVERLOADED OR LOW BUT THEY WERE AT MAX PRESSURE.
NHTSA complaint #10811283 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 5,000 milesNewberry Springs, CA
STRUCTURE:BODY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KEYSTONE SPRINTER FIFTH WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A LADDER THAT WAS MOUNTED ON THE REAR BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE SCREWS THAT WERE USED TO MOUNT THE LATER ENDED UP PENETRATING AN ELECTRICAL WIRE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE PROBLEM WHEN HE TOUCHED THE LADDER AND FELT A SLIGHT SHOCK. AFTER FURTHER REVIEW, THE CONTACT FOUND OUT THAT THE LADDER HAD NOT BEEN GROUNDED PER ELECTRICAL CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT SUGGESTED THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD PAY FOR THE REPAIR AND WAS OFFERED HALF OF THE REPAIR COST. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 5,000.
NHTSA complaint #10458961 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 5,000 milesNewberry Springs, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KEYSTONE SPRINTER FIFTH WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A LADDER THAT WAS MOUNTED ON THE REAR BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE SCREWS THAT WERE USED TO MOUNT THE LATER ENDED UP PENETRATING AN ELECTRICAL WIRE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE PROBLEM WHEN HE TOUCHED THE LADDER AND FELT A SLIGHT SHOCK. AFTER FURTHER REVIEW, THE CONTACT FOUND OUT THAT THE LADDER HAD NOT BEEN GROUNDED PER ELECTRICAL CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT SUGGESTED THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD PAY FOR THE REPAIR AND WAS OFFERED HALF OF THE REPAIR COST. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 5,000.
NHTSA complaint #10458961 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cahokia, IL
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
DOMESTIC COMPANY REGARDING REFRIGERATOR RECALL. 2004 SPRINTER TRAVEL TRAILER WAS PURCHASED NEW. *DT THE CONSUMER STATED HE NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL. THE CONSUMER WAS ONLY BEEN ABLE TO FIND ONE DEALER WHO MADE SERVICE CALLS TO HOMES, BUT THEY CHARGED $240.00. THE CONSUMER STATED HE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY THAT AMOUNT MONEY SINCE HE DID NOT CAUSE THE PROBLEM. DOMETIC STATED THEY WOULD ONLY COVER $60.00 OR THE CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO FIND A CHEAPER DEALER.
NHTSA complaint #10313149 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Charlotte, NCFire
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
MY 2004 KEYSTONE SPRINTER 293 FIFTH WHEEL CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. THE CHARLOTTE, NC FIRE INVESTIGATOR SUSPECTS IT STARTED AT THE REFRIGERATOR. MY REFRIGERATOR IS PART OF THE DOMETIC RECALL. MY INSURANCE COMPANY IS IN THE PROCESS OF INVESTIGATING IF THE REFRIGERATOR DESIGN WAS THE CAUSE. THESE REFRIGERATOR ARE DANGEROUS AND DOMETIC NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE LOSSES THAT OCCUR. KEYSTONE NEEDS TO BE HELD RESPONSIBLE AS WELL BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT ENSURING THEIR SUPPLIERS ARE PROVIDING SAFE COMPONENTS.
NHTSA complaint #10290207 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Georgetown, TX
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:SHACKLE
THE WEAKEST LINK I OWN A 2004 KEYSTONE SPRINTER. THIS RV UNIT HAS 30,000 TOWED MILES. THIS RV HAS THE DOUBLE EYE SUSPENSION SYSTEM. DURING MY TRAVELS IN 2007 A SET OF SHACKLE PLATES BROKE. THIS PART FAILURE HAS RESULTED IN A $1500.00 LOSS INCLUDING A BENT AXLE, SUSPENSION PARTS AND DAMAGED TIRES. YES, I AM OUT OF WARRANTY. KEYSTONE SPRINTER PROVIDED AN $800.00 COMPENSATION. THIS SUSPENSION FAILURE COULD CAUSE FATAL BODILY DAMAGE. WHEN A SHACKLE PLATE BREAKS THE AXLE CAN BECOME DETACHED FROM THE RV HOME FRAME. THE KEYSTONE SPRINTER ORGANIZATION REFERS TO THE FAILED PART AS A 'WEAR PART'. THIS ISSUE THAN BELONGS TO THE RV HOME OWNER. KEYSTONE SPRINTER AND AL-KO KOBER, SUSPENSION MANUFACTURE, OWNER'S MANUAL STATES ONLY 'INSPECT THE SUSPENSION EVERY 6000 MILES'. A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE SHACKLE PLATE AREA OF THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM CAN NOT DETECT ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE SHACKLE PLATE. ONE OF THE FAILURE FEATURES IS THE ELONGATION OF THE MOUNTING HOLE IN THE SHACKLE PLATE. WWW.CERKA.CA IS A WEB SITE THAT ADDRESS SUSPENSION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE CLEARLY READS 'IF THE SHACKLE MOUNT HOLES ARE ELONGATED THAT PART NEEDS TO BE REPLACED'. I FEEL THAT IT WOULD BE A RESPONSIBLE ACTION TO REQUIRE RV MANUFACTURES TO NOTIFY THEIR CUSTOMERS OF POTENTIAL SUSPENSION PROBLEMS WITH EMPHASIS ON THE SHACKLE PLATE PART. THE 'BUYER BEWARE' SHOULD BE FURTHER CLARIFIED. 1-RV MANUFACTURES SHOULD CLEARLY POINT OUT IN OWNERS MANUAL THAT THE SHACKLE PLATES WHEN FOUND TO HAVE ELONGATED MOUNTING HOLES SHOULD BE REPLACED. 2-SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO BRING FOCUS TO OWNERS THAT SUSPENSIONS SYSTEMS SHOULD BE INSPECTED. THEN LET THE CUSTOMER SIGN OFF THAT 'INSPECTION SERVICE ON THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM' WAS RECOMMENDED AND DECLINED' THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM ISSUES COULD BE ADDRESSED SIMILAR TO THE 2007 KEYSTONE PROVIDED INFORMATIONAL DVD ABOUT PROCEDURES FOR TIGHTENING WHEEL LUG NUTS SO THAT TIRES WOULD NOT FALL OFF THE RV COACH.
NHTSA complaint #10220218 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fremont, CA
TIRES
THIS WAS A CLOSE CALL INCIDENT. I HAVE ONLY OWNED THIS 2004 KEYSTONE SPRINTER ST307BHW04 TRAVEL TRAILER FOR 2 MONTHS. WHEN I GOT IT THE TIRES WERE FINE THIS PAST WEEKEND AFTER LESS THEN 500 MILES I JUST MADE IT TO OUR CAMPSITE AND FOUND CORDS HANGING OUT ON THE INSIDE EDGE OF THE REAR LEFT TIRE. WHILE I WAS CHANGING I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS DAMAGE FROM ANOTHER BLOWOUT. THE RIG IS NOT OVERLOADED AND THE TIRE PRESSURE WERE PERFECT. I FOUND A TREAD ON RV.NET TALKING ABOUT THIS EXACT PROBLEM IT IS DUE TO AL-KO KOBER MADE DURING 2003 AND 2004 THAT WERE WELDED AT THE WRONG ANGLE. HERE IS MY AXLE TAG # MODEL T52 2 DATE 252 03 SLR 373 MM MY TRAILER DOM 09/16/2003 PLEASE REFERENCE OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR THIS SAME ISSUE: 10174036 10169948 10169990
NHTSA complaint #10199333 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fremont, CA
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
THIS WAS A CLOSE CALL INCIDENT. I HAVE ONLY OWNED THIS 2004 KEYSTONE SPRINTER ST307BHW04 TRAVEL TRAILER FOR 2 MONTHS. WHEN I GOT IT THE TIRES WERE FINE THIS PAST WEEKEND AFTER LESS THEN 500 MILES I JUST MADE IT TO OUR CAMPSITE AND FOUND CORDS HANGING OUT ON THE INSIDE EDGE OF THE REAR LEFT TIRE. WHILE I WAS CHANGING I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS DAMAGE FROM ANOTHER BLOWOUT. THE RIG IS NOT OVERLOADED AND THE TIRE PRESSURE WERE PERFECT. I FOUND A TREAD ON RV.NET TALKING ABOUT THIS EXACT PROBLEM IT IS DUE TO AL-KO KOBER MADE DURING 2003 AND 2004 THAT WERE WELDED AT THE WRONG ANGLE. HERE IS MY AXLE TAG # MODEL T52 2 DATE 252 03 SLR 373 MM MY TRAILER DOM 09/16/2003 PLEASE REFERENCE OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR THIS SAME ISSUE: 10174036 10169948 10169990
NHTSA complaint #10199333 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 3,500 milesCharlotte, NC
TIRES
TWO OF OUR FOUR MISSION LOAD MAX TIRES ON OUR 2004 KEYSTONE SPRINTER 5TH WHEEL FAILED WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH ON I-26 EAST ON 8/11/2005. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE COMPLETELY SHREDDED AND THE LEFT REAR TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE SIDEWALL. LEGRAND FENDER INC OF ST GEORGE SC, STATED THE OTHER 2 TIRES WERE SHOWING SIGNS OF ABNORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THE TIRE DEBRIS DAMAGED THE RIGHT FENDER SKIRT ON THE TRAILER. THE TIRES HAVE APPROXIMATELY 3,500 MILES ON THEM THE TRAILER WAS PURCHASED JUNE 21, 2004 FROM SUNCOAST RV IN MONROE, NC. KEYSTONE IS NOT WILLING TO WARRANTY THE TIRES, WE HAVE FILED A CLAIM WITH TIRE CO. CLAIM #PL05-304. THE FENDER SKIRT REPLACEMENT COST IS APPROXIMATELY $250 AND WE REPLACED ALL 4 TIRES AT OUR OWN EXPENSE OF $428.08. THE DOT# ON THE TIRES ARE AS FOLLOWS: 2 OF THEM SHOW WEHH27329032205 THE OTHER 2 ARE WEHH27329032211. I HAVE SEEN MANY POSTS ON WWW.TRAILERLIFE.COM/FORUM ABOUT MISSION TIRES FAILING.
NHTSA complaint #10133154 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Diego, CA
TIRES
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KEYSTONE SPRINTER. THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT A TIRE PROBLEM . THERE WAS A BLOW OUT ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. ALSO, REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS ABOUT TO BLOW OUT BECAUSE THE SIDEWALL BECAME DETACHED FROM THE REST OF THE TIRE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER AND HAD ALL NEW TIRES PUT ON THE VEHICLE. HAD THE TIRE BRAND CHANGED AT HIS OWN EXPENSE. HE WENT ONLINE AND FOUND A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH THIS TRAILER THAT HAD SIMILAR TIRE PROBLEMS.
NHTSA complaint #10132146 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 2,000 milesStafford, VA
TIRES
DT: CONSUMER HAS A 2004 KEYSTONE SPRINTER 30 FOOT TRAVEL TRAILER WITH ABOUT 2500 MILES. AT ABOUT 2000 MILES TRAILER GOT A FLAT ON THE PASSENGERS REAR, WHICH WAS FROM A HOLE ON THE INTERIOR SIDEWALL. THIS HAPPENED ON APRIL 1, 2005. THEN ON JULY 12, 2005 TRAILER LOST 2 MORE TIRES WITHIN 40 MILES OF EACH OTHER ON I95 IN NORTH CAROLINA, ABOUT MILE MARKER 104 AND THEN AT 146. THE FIRST FLAT WAS A COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION ON THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT TIRE, WHEN THE TREAD SEPARATED IT TORE THE FINDER OFF OF TRAILER AND DONE DAMAGE TO SIDE OF TRAILER. 40 MILES LATER THE OTHER TIRE THAT WAS ON THE PASSENGERS FRONT BLEW OUT, WHEN CONSUMER STOPPED SHE FOUND THAT THIS TIRE HAD A HOLE ON THE INTERIOR SIDE WALL, THIS LOOKED JUST LIKE THE FIRST TIRE THAT WENT FLAT. TIRES ARE REGULARLY SERVICED AND HAD NOT EVEN BEEN USED LONG ENOUGH TO NEED ROTATION YET. CONSUMER DID CHECK AXLES AND FOUND THAT THEY WERE FINE, SO CONSUMER DOES BELIEVE TIRES ARE THE PROBLEM. THERE WAS NO WARNING; NO VIBRATION, NO SWAYING, OR ANOTHER TYPE OF NOTICEABLE MALFUNCTION OF TRAILER OR TIRES, BEFORE PROBLEM. NO BULGING OF TIRES OR ANY VISIBLE ABNORMAL WEAR. TIRE PRESSURE WAS AT 65 PSI WHICH WAS RECOMMENDED. MANUFACTURER WAS TIRECO INC., IN COMPTON, CA 90220, PHONE NUMBER 800-227-8925. TIRE MODEL M-108, MISSION COLD MAX TIRE. TIRE SIZE ST 225/75/R15 TYPE D, MAX LOAD OF 2540 LB, 8 PLY. ON TIRECO WEBSITE TIRECO.COM TIRE IS LISTED UNDER STOCK NUMBER 29-885C. THE TIRE MANUFACTURE DOES NOT HAVE A LISTING ON THE PULL DOWN MENU AVAILABLE IN THE MANUFACTURE INFORMATION PART OF THE VOQ. ALL THE PROPER INFORMATION ON TIRE IS LISTED IN THIS DESCRIPTION AND NOT ON THE OTHER PARTS OF THIS VOQ. *AK
NHTSA complaint #10128935 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.