2009 Keystone Laredo problems: recalls, complaints and what to check
NHTSA has 4 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file for the 2009 Keystone Laredo, including 1 fire. 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: 2 recalls
Recall 17V755000 (22/11/2017): EQUIPMENT
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. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Fix: 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 "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-307.
Recall 09V354000 (15/09/2009): EQUIPMENT
KEYSTONE RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 LAREDO 301SLR FIFTH WHEEL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 29, 2008 AND FEBRUARY 24, 2009. THE EXTERIOR SIDE WALL LADDER MOUNTS MAY PULL LOOSE FROM THE WALL DURING USE.
Fix: KEYSTONE RV WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE RV TOLL-FREE AT 1-866-425-4369.
Tires: 1 recall, 2 complaints
Recall 10V063000 (25/02/2010): TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 COUGAR AND LAREDO TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEEL VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE EXPERIENCED A LIMITED NUMBER OF FAILURES WITH ITS SPARE TIRE CARRIERS IN PARTICULAR, THE SPARE TIRE CARRIERS, WHEN COMBINED WITH A 16" SPARE TIRE AND WHEN INSTALLED ON THE BUMPER OF A SLIDE OUT BIKE/STORAGE RACK, MAY BREAK OR CRACK AFTER TIME CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL OFF.
Fix: THE REMEDY IS TO REPLACE THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER WITH A NEW SPARE TIRE CARRIER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ONMARCH 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.
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.
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Doors, windows, steps and lights: 1 recall
Recall 08V371000 (31/07/2008): EXTERIOR LIGHTING
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING 2,990 MY 2008 EVEREST, MY 2008-2009 HORNET, LAREDO, SPRINTER AND OUTBACK LOFT FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108 "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE INTERMEDIATE SIDE MARKER LIGHTS ARE MISSING.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE MISSING SIDE MARKER LIGHTS FREE OR CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.
What a tech checks: Mostly adjustments and wear: steps that stop halfway on a bad switch, doors out of alignment after a slide shifted, exterior lights with a corroded ground. Before you buy: Every door, lock, window and light.
12 volt and 120 volt electrical: 1 complaint
What a tech checks: Voltage drop, grounds, the converter and the transfer switch. Melted shore-cord plugs and bad grounds cause most of the electrical complaints techs actually see. Before you buy: Battery at rest, converter output on shore power, GFCI test, every outlet.
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What owners reported to NHTSA
08/17/2010, TIRES: KEYSTONE RECREATION VEHICLES FOR THE PAST FEW YEARS HAVE BEEN USING THE GOODYEAR MARATHON ST235 80R 16 E TIRES. THESE TIRE ARE LISTED AS TRAILER TIRES, THEY FAIL UNDER NORMAL USE. I HAVE HAD 3 TIRES 2 YEARS OLD WITH LESS THAN 10,000 MILES BLOW OUT IN THE LAST 2 MONTHS DUE TO TIRE FAILURE. IN MY RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS OTHER KEYSTONE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE OWNERS HAVING THE SAME HEAVY FAILURE RATE THAT LUCKILY TO
08/16/2010, TIRES: THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER ON MY 2009 KEYSTONE COUGAR 318 WITH THE BIKE RACK IS DRAGGING THE GROUND WHEN I DRIVE OVER AND INCLINE SUCH AS A DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE OR SIDE STREET. THERE IS A RECALL ( NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V063000 ) FOR UNITS WITH 16 IN. WHEELS, BUT NOT FOR 15 IN. WHEELS LIKE I HAVE. I HAVE HAD THE CARRIER REPAIRED ONCE, BUT IT IS DAMAGED AGAIN. ALSO THERE IS NO COUGAR MODEL LISTED UNDER THE KEYSTONE MANU
06/22/2010, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 2009 KEYSTONE LAREDO TRAVEL TRAILER. AS I WAS BACKING UP MY TRAILER TO PARK IT, MY STABILIZING CHAINS PINCHED THE WIRING FOR MY BREAKAWAY BRAKES WHICH IS MOUNTED ON THE FRAME. A FIRE RESULTED AND BURNED THE WIRING. I HAD TO PUT THE FIRE OUT TO AVOID MORE DAMAGE AS IT WAS VERY CLOSE TO THE 2 PROPANE TANKS. I HAD TO REPLACE THE WIRING AND RUN IT UP UNDER THE FRAME TO AVOID THIS FROM HAPPENING AGAIN. THE POSITIONING OF
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Checked against NHTSA 2026-10-23. Recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer. Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA and are not verified.