2008 Keystone Freedom Lite problems: recalls, complaints and what to check
NHTSA has 1 recall and 2 owner complaints on file for the 2008 Keystone Freedom Lite. Here is what they are, what a technician checks for each kind of fault, and how to look one over before you buy it.
Other: 1 recall
Recall 07V480000 (12/10/2007): EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE LP SUPPLY HOSE FOR THE OUTSIDE RANGE IS CONNECTED TOO CLOSE TO THE RANGE. IN CERTAIN WINDY CONDITIONS, THE HEAT FROM THE RANGE BURNER MAY CAUSE THE HOSE TO MELT.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COPPER LP TUBING THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE OUTSIDE RANGE WITH ONE OF THE CORRECT LENGTH. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE RV AT 1-866-425-4369.
Structure, roof and leaks: 1 complaint
What a tech checks: Roof sealant, seams, window and slide seals, and the frame. Water intrusion shows up as delamination, soft floors and stained ceilings months after the leak started. Before you buy: Press the sidewalls and walk the floor; look at every seam and seal.
Roof, leaks and body lessons · Seals and leaks guide
Motorhome chassis: 1 complaint
What a tech checks: The chassis (Ford, Freightliner, Mercedes, Ram) is serviced by the chassis maker's dealer, not the RV shop. RV techs handle the house, not the drivetrain. Before you buy: Chassis recalls are fixed free at the chassis maker's dealer.
Tires: 1 complaint
What a tech checks: Age, load range and pressure. RV tires age out before they wear out, and an underrated tire on a heavy trailer is a blowout waiting to happen. Before you buy: Read the DOT date and the load range on the sidewall.
Chassis, towing and tires lessons · Trailer guide
What owners reported to NHTSA
10/05/2011, STRUCTURE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KEYSTONE FREEDOM LITE RV TAG-A- LONG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO RAILS FRACTURED ON THE SLIDE OUT BED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE SLIDE OUT ONCE BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO WAS WAITING ON THE MANUFACTURER TO GIVE THEM A RETURN CALL BEFORE REPAIRING A SECOND TIME. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE CONTACT SHOULD TAKE THE V
08/11/2009, POWER TRAIN,TIRES: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KEYSTONE FREEDOM LITE TRAILER, MODEL NUMBER 281RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AXLES WERE FAULTY, WHICH CAUSED PREMATURE WEAR ON THE INSIDE OF THE TIRES. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED ON THE INTERSTATE, THE TIRES BLEW OUT DUE TO THE AXLE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY FOR THEM TO REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.
Looking at a 2008 Keystone Freedom Lite?
The Buyer's Check walks you through it on your phone: what to ask, the outside walk-around, water damage, every system on every power source, with the recalls above built in. You get a report that says what's a walk-away and what to negotiate on.
Checked against NHTSA 2026-10-23. Recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer. Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA and are not verified.