2012 Keystone Springdale problems: recalls, complaints and what to check
NHTSA has 3 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file for the 2012 Keystone Springdale. 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 17V339000 (24/05/2017): EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Springdale recreational vehicles, model 303BH. The Federal Identification Tag on these vehicles overstate the Gross Axle Weight Rating capacity (GAWR) by 800lbs for each axle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Fix: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will provide a new Federal Placard with the correct GAWR and a new CCC label, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-289.
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.
LP gas and gas appliances: 1 recall
Recall 12V599000 (21/12/2012): EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Keystone is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Springdale travel trailers, model 266RLSSRWE, manufactured from October 18, 2011, through December 5, 2012. The suspension may contact the copper propane line for the range.
Fix: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will modify the propane line to route it away from the suspension, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2013. Owners may contact Keystone Customer Service by calling 1-866-425-4369.
What a tech checks: Regulator, lines and fittings, then the appliances: furnace, water heater, range. A proper pressure-drop leak test is the first thing a tech does on an LP complaint. Before you buy: Smell for gas with the tank open; have a shop do the leak test.
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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.
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What owners reported to NHTSA
10/27/2013, TIRES: TRAVELING ON FREEWAY AT 55MPH PULLING 2012 KEYSTONE COUGAR 1/2 TON SERIES. THE TREAD ON THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE ON TRAILER PEELED OFF CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FENDER AND UNDER BELLY LINING AND ELECTRIC BRAKE WIRES. TIRE WERE ORIGINAL WITH LITTLE WEAR, POWER KING, TOWMAX ST225/75R15 LOAD D DOT 83B4. DROVE TO TOWN FOR A REPLACEMENT. AFTER SPEAKING WITH THE TIRE GUY HE CHECKED MY OTHER THREE TIRES AND FOUND THAT TWO WERE ABOU
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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.