2012 Keystone Raptor problems: recalls, complaints and what to check
NHTSA has 1 recall and 5 owner complaints on file for the 2012 Keystone Raptor. 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, 1 complaint
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.
Tires: 4 complaints
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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What owners reported to NHTSA
12/13/2013, TIRES: TIRE PRESSURE ON 2012 KEYSTONE RAPTOR 300MP TOY HAULER, MFG. IN 4/2012, WAS CHECKED AND ADJUSTED AND LUG NUTS TORQUED BEFORE TRIP. TIRES HAD 7,296 MILES ON THEM. ROUGH ROAD ENCOUNTERED ON I-84 NORTH SOUTH OF HARTFORD CONN. RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING $3832 IN DAMAGE TO THE SIDE OF THE TRAILER AND TRAILER BRAKE LIGHTS PLUS $215 FOR NEW TIRE. TIRE MFG. DATE WAS (4911). 714 MILES LATER FRONT RIGHT TIRE BLOWS OUT AF
11/17/2013, TIRES: TOWING MY KEYSTONE RAPTOR 310TS, IN LESS THEN 4000 MILES I HAVE SEPARATED 3 POWER KING TOWMAX TIRES. TWO OF THEM WERE ON MY LAST TRIP. ONLY ONE OF THE THREE ACTUALLY BLEW OFF THE RIM (DESTROYING THE RIM). THE FIRST TIRE WAS ADJUSTED AND REPLACED BY THE TIRE MFG. THE LAST TWO JUST HAPPENED BUT I THINK IT IS TIME TO FIND A BETTER QUALITY TIRE AND I'LL HAVE TO ORDER A RIM. *TR
09/11/2014, TIRES: BOUGHT 2012 KEYSTONE ALPINE TRAILER WITH TOWMAXX TIRES SIZE 235/80/16. APPROXIMATELY 3000 MILES ALWAYS CHECK PRESSURE HAD DRIVER SIDE BLOW OUT CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE AND 40 MILES LATER PASSENGER SIDE BLOW OUT CAUSING MORE DAMAGE. HAD VEHICLE WEIGHED AND STILL WAY UNDER LOAD RATING. COMPLETE TIRE TREAD SEPARATION. *TR
07/15/2017, TIRES: AFTER ONLY 3000 MILES AND 5 YEARS OF AGE TWO OF THESE TIRES BLEW WITH SEPERATION FAILURES. 70 PSI AND NO DEBRIS ON THE ROAD. 65 MPH CRUISE FOR ABOUT AN HOUR. THE TIRES WERE NOT HOT. THE 2012 RAPTOR TRAILER SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE SIDING ABOVE THE WHEEL WELL.
02/27/2012, TRAILER HARDWARE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 KEYSTONE RAPTOR COY HAULER RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MOVING THE TRAILER, THE UNDERBELLY DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY FASTENED THE UNDERBELLY ON TIGHTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UNDERBELLY WAS NOT REPAIRED CORRECTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SLIDE OUT WAS LOOSE AND WAS FLAPPING ON THE SIDE OF THE CAMPER THAT CAUSED A DISTRACTION
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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.