2005 Keystone Sprinter Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2005 Keystone Sprinter has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,370,249 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the equipment. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 17V755000 2017-11-22 1,205,997 affected
Defect

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.…

Consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

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…

EQUIPMENT 08V325000 2008-07-17 161,250 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

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…

WHEELS 05V424000 2005-09-23 834 affected
Defect

ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEEL RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TREDIT 16" CHROME WHEELS, THE RIMS MAY HAVE POOR WELD QUALITY AND INSUFFICIENT PRESS FIT BETWEEN THE WHEEL RIM AND DISC.

Consequence

THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE RIM. THE WHEEL MAY WOBBLE AND CAUSE A VIBRATION OR THE MOUNTED TIRE COULD LOSE AIR CAUSING THE TIRE TO GO FLAT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

KEYSTONE IS WORKING WITH TREDIT TIRE TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND HAVE THE WHEELS REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 866-425-4369.

EQUIPMENT 05V076000 2005-03-08 2,168 affected
Defect

ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEEL RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, DURING PRODUCTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FURNACE MAY NOT BE SECURED AND THE GASKET THAT SEALS THE FURNACE TO THE FLOOR DUCT SYSTEM MAY BE MISSING.

Consequence

THE FURNACE COULD MOVE AWAY FROM THE OUTSIDE WALL AND DISCONNECT FROM THE EXHAUST OUTLET. IF THIS OCCURS, EXHAUST GASSES WILL ENTER THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE FURNACE IS OPERATING WHICH COULD LEAD TO INJURY OR DEATH FROM CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL THE FURNACE CORRECTLY, SECURING IT TO THE FLOOR AND ADDING THE MISSING GASKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.

Complaints by component

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2
STRUCTURE
2
TIRES
2
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
1
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
1
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
1
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
1
1crashes
Total complaints10

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“2005 keystone sprinter copper canyon rv and dometic refrigerator recall. Consumer states that dometic will not reimburse for the repair on the refrigerator. *nj ammonia had leaked from a cracked weld. The consumers reimbursement claim was denied because the repairs were not made within the…”

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER · reported 2008-11-30

“Tl*the contact owns a 2005 keystone sprinter. The contact heard a loud bang or pop and discovered that the refrigerator ruptured. He went to investigate the cause of the sound and noticed ammonia leaking from the vehicle. The dealer stated that there was a massive recall, and advised the contact…”

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER · reported 2008-06-08

“Spare tire on our travel trailer has never been used. My husband was working outside and heard a large boom. The spare tire on the spare tire holder of the camper had exploded leaving a large hole in the tire. We are now very concerned about the tires on the trailer. If they explode while we are…”

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE · reported 2007-10-10

“Tl*the contact owns a 2005 keystone sprinter. The contact stated that the manufacturer did not include the brace plates that were needed to connect to the capture plate of the super glider hitch. As a result, the trailer became unhitched while in motion and caused a crash. An inspection revealed…”

TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY · reported 2007-08-01

“Tl*the contact owns a 2005 keystone sprinter. The vehicle has mission loadmax radial (na), size st 205/75/r15 tires. The tires were manufactured in taiwan. The contact stated that three of the four tires were defective. One of the tires blew out while driving. The failure caused damage to the…”

TIRES · reported 2007-07-09

“Tl*- the contact stated that the tires on the 2005 keystone sprinter rubbed the top of the wheel well. The contact spoke with the dealership and was advised that the cause of the problem was due to the design of the trailer. The dealership informed the contact that the wheel was too close to the…”

TIRES · reported 2006-08-01

“Tl*- the contact stated that the tires on the 2005 keystone sprinter rubbed the top of the wheel well. The contact spoke with the dealership and was advised that the cause of the problem was due to the design of the trailer. The dealership informed the contact that the wheel was too close to the…”

STRUCTURE · reported 2006-08-01

“Tl*- the contact stated that the tires on the 2005 keystone sprinter rubbed the top of the wheel well. The contact spoke with the dealership and was advised that the cause of the problem was due to the design of the trailer. The dealership informed the contact that the wheel was too close to the…”

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE · reported 2006-08-01

Defect investigations

Investigation PE05022 Opened 2005-05-04 · closed 2005-09-26

CRACKED OR BROKEN WHEELS

IN RESPONSE TO THE PRODUCT FAILURES THAT PROMPTED ODI TO INITIATE INVESTIGATION PE05-022, KEYSTONE RV HAS FILED TWO DEFECT NOTICES (1) 05V-201 ON MAY 5, 2005 TO ADDRESS 174 MODEL YEAR 2006 CAMBRIDGE VEHICLES AND (2) 05V-424 ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2005 TO ADDRESS 834 MODEL YEAR 2005 AND 2006 MOUNTAINEER, COUGAR, SPRINTER,…

Investigation PE05022 Opened 2005-05-04 · closed 2005-09-26

CRACKED OR BROKEN WHEELS

IN RESPONSE TO THE PRODUCT FAILURES THAT PROMPTED ODI TO INITIATE INVESTIGATION PE05-022, KEYSTONE RV HAS FILED TWO DEFECT NOTICES (1) 05V-201 ON MAY 5, 2005 TO ADDRESS 174 MODEL YEAR 2006 CAMBRIDGE VEHICLES AND (2) 05V-424 ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2005 TO ADDRESS 834 MODEL YEAR 2005 AND 2006 MOUNTAINEER, COUGAR, SPRINTER,…

Investigation PE05022 Opened 2005-05-04 · closed 2005-09-26

CRACKED OR BROKEN WHEELS

IN RESPONSE TO THE PRODUCT FAILURES THAT PROMPTED ODI TO INITIATE INVESTIGATION PE05-022, KEYSTONE RV HAS FILED TWO DEFECT NOTICES (1) 05V-201 ON MAY 5, 2005 TO ADDRESS 174 MODEL YEAR 2006 CAMBRIDGE VEHICLES AND (2) 05V-424 ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2005 TO ADDRESS 834 MODEL YEAR 2005 AND 2006 MOUNTAINEER, COUGAR, SPRINTER,…

Investigation PE05022 Opened 2005-05-04 · closed 2005-09-26

CRACKED OR BROKEN WHEELS

IN RESPONSE TO THE PRODUCT FAILURES THAT PROMPTED ODI TO INITIATE INVESTIGATION PE05-022, KEYSTONE RV HAS FILED TWO DEFECT NOTICES (1) 05V-201 ON MAY 5, 2005 TO ADDRESS 174 MODEL YEAR 2006 CAMBRIDGE VEHICLES AND (2) 05V-424 ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2005 TO ADDRESS 834 MODEL YEAR 2005 AND 2006 MOUNTAINEER, COUGAR, SPRINTER,…

Investigation PE05022 Opened 2005-05-04 · closed 2005-09-26

CRACKED OR BROKEN WHEELS

IN RESPONSE TO THE PRODUCT FAILURES THAT PROMPTED ODI TO INITIATE INVESTIGATION PE05-022, KEYSTONE RV HAS FILED TWO DEFECT NOTICES (1) 05V-201 ON MAY 5, 2005 TO ADDRESS 174 MODEL YEAR 2006 CAMBRIDGE VEHICLES AND (2) 05V-424 ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2005 TO ADDRESS 834 MODEL YEAR 2005 AND 2006 MOUNTAINEER, COUGAR, SPRINTER,…

Investigation PE05022 Opened 2005-05-04 · closed 2005-09-26

CRACKED OR BROKEN WHEELS

IN RESPONSE TO THE PRODUCT FAILURES THAT PROMPTED ODI TO INITIATE INVESTIGATION PE05-022, KEYSTONE RV HAS FILED TWO DEFECT NOTICES (1) 05V-201 ON MAY 5, 2005 TO ADDRESS 174 MODEL YEAR 2006 CAMBRIDGE VEHICLES AND (2) 05V-424 ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2005 TO ADDRESS 834 MODEL YEAR 2005 AND 2006 MOUNTAINEER, COUGAR, SPRINTER,…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Keystone Sprinter as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.