GOOD YEAR MARATHON 235/80R16 TIRES. DURING VACATION LAST YEAR 4 OF THESE TIRES DEVELOPED TREAD SEPARATION. 2 WERE DISCOVERED BEFORE THEY CAME APART AND WERE REPLACED, 2 OTHER TIRES THE TREAD SEPARATED AND CAME APART WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, ONE WAS THE SPARE WITH LESS THAN 400 MILES ON IT. THESE 2 TIRES CAUSED OVER $6,000 D…
Read full complaint
GOOD YEAR MARATHON 235/80R16 TIRES. DURING VACATION LAST YEAR 4 OF THESE TIRES DEVELOPED TREAD SEPARATION. 2 WERE DISCOVERED BEFORE THEY CAME APART AND WERE REPLACED, 2 OTHER TIRES THE TREAD SEPARATED AND CAME APART WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, ONE WAS THE SPARE WITH LESS THAN 400 MILES ON IT. THESE 2 TIRES CAUSED OVER $6,000 DOLLARS DAMAGE TO THE 5TH WHEEL. I CONSIDERED THIS A PRODUCT LIABILITY ISSUE AND KEPT ALL TIRES AND RIMS. I CONTACTED GOOD YEAR AND THEY REQUESTED ALL TIRES BE SENT TO THEM BY WAY OF THE LOCAL GOOD YEAR STORE AND I COMPLIED WITH THIS REQUEST. GOOD YEAR SENT THE 2 SHREDDED TIRES BACK SAYING THEY COULDN'T IDENTIFY ONE AS THEIRS HOWEVER THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH THE TIRES THEY LOST PRESSURE. GOOD YEAR KEPT THE OTHER 4 TIRES (2 WITH SERIOUS TREAD SEPARATION) AND NEVER ADDRESSED THESE. I QUESTIONED THE STATUS OF THERE EVALUATION AND NEVER RECEIVED A REPLY. IT'S CLEAR THAT THEY DECIDED TO KEEP THE EVIDENCE (THEFT) AND NOT OFFER ANY RESOLUTION. I HAVE ALL CORRESPONDENCE PLUS MANY PHOTOS OF THE TIRES AND DAMAGE WHICH MY INSURANCE COMPANY PAID FOR.
NHTSA ODI #10460500
4,000 miles · Oct 8, 2011
Wheels
ON INTERSTATE 85 ABOUT 20 MILES SW OF ATLANTA AT 60 MPH, TOWING MONTANA 5TH WHEEL, THE STREET SIDE TIRE ON THE FRONT LEADING AXLE HAD A SUDDEN BELT AND TREAD FAILURE. TIRE CASE DID NOT DEFLATE AND WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE ROAD SHOULDER. TIRE WAS A GOODYEAR MARATHON ST235 80R 16 LOAD RANGE E WITH ABOUT 3000 TO 4000 MILES …
Read full complaint
ON INTERSTATE 85 ABOUT 20 MILES SW OF ATLANTA AT 60 MPH, TOWING MONTANA 5TH WHEEL, THE STREET SIDE TIRE ON THE FRONT LEADING AXLE HAD A SUDDEN BELT AND TREAD FAILURE. TIRE CASE DID NOT DEFLATE AND WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE ROAD SHOULDER. TIRE WAS A GOODYEAR MARATHON ST235 80R 16 LOAD RANGE E WITH ABOUT 3000 TO 4000 MILES AND CAME AS OEM TIRE ON THE UNIT. THE TIRE ON THE TRAILING AXLE ON THE SAME SIDE HAD JUST BEEN REPLACED WHEN I FOUND A 2 IN LONG SECTION OF THE INSIDE, WHERE TREAD MEATS THE SIDE WALL, COMING APART DURING A PRETRIP INSPECTION. I HAD CHECKED ALL THE TIRES AT A FUEL STOP JUST NORTH OF ATLANTA AND ALL TIRES WERE FOUND TO BE INFLATED TO CORRECT PSI AND NO PROBLEMS I COULD SEE BY SIGHT. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME I HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM WITH MARATHON ST TIRES GOING BACK TO 1987 AND I AM NOT ALONE IN THIS BY THE AMOUNT OF COMPLAINTS I SEE ON RV BLOG'S. WHEN REPLACING A SET OF OEM MARATHON TIRES I USE AN LT TIRE IN THE CORRECT LOAD RANGE AND NOT A GOODYEAR TIRE. I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM REPEAT WITH LT TIRES. I DO THINK THAT THE MAX LOAD FOR A SINGLE MARATHON ST TIRE AT MAX COLD INFLATION PSI SHOULD BE TESTED AS I DO NOT THINK GOODYEAR IS CORRECT IN THERE GIVEN SPEC'S OF 3420 LB FOR AN ST235 80R 16 E TIRE. I HAVE NOTED THAT UP TO NOW I HAVE NOT HEARD OF AND DEATH OF INJURY BUT THERE IS ALWAYS DAMAGE TO THE RV WHEEL WELL AND THIS IS COSTLY TO REPAIR. SOONER OR LATER THERE WILL BE A DEATH OR INJURY WHEN A MARATHON ST TIRE HAS SUDDEN TREAD FAILURE. *TR
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
Consequence & remedy
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 "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-307.
KEYSTONE HAS REVISED THEIR REMEDY PROCESS AND IS AGAIN RECALLING CERTAIN 2009-2011 VEHICLES WITH THE GENERATOR READY OPTION, OR WITH STANDARD GENERATOR. SEE THE LIST ABOVE FOR THE AFFECTED MODELS. SOME IOTA ITS-50R TRANSFER SWITCHES ARE EXPERIENCING FAILURES WHEN EXPOSED TO HIGH ELECTRICAL LOADS. THE FAILURE IS CAUSING CONNECTIONS AND WIRING IN THE TRANSFER SWITCH TO DEGRADE AND OVER HEAT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CONTINUED USE OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT REPLACING THE TRANSFER SWITCH MAY DAMAGE OTHER APPLIANCES, INCREASE THE RISK OF A FIRE, PERSONAL INJURY, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy: KEYSTONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSFER SWITCH, FREE OF CHARGE. THE REMEDY FOR THE PREVIOUS RECALL (10V-594) WAS TO INSPECT AND TIGHTEN THE SWITCH CONNECTIONS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 24, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011, MONTANA BIG SKY AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2011, MONTANA FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS. THE PROPANE HOSE FOR THE SLIDE ROOM MAY CONTACT THE TIRE AND MAY BECOME DAMAGED AS A RESULT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A PROPANE LEAK, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A METAL PLATE TO PREVENT THE PROPANE LINE FROM COMING INTO CONTACT WITH THE TIRE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS WITH A GENERATOR READY OPTION. IF THE TRANSFER SWITCH IS NOT INSTALLED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATIONS, THE ELEVATED ELECTRICAL LOADS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE USE IN HIGHER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES MAY CAUSE OVERHEATING OF THE LUGS AND DEGRADING OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: OVERHEATING OF THE CONNECTIONS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE TRANSFER SWITCH IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY WAS SUPERCEDED BY CAMPAIGN 11V-577. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
Remedy: KEYSTONE IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR KEYSTONE AT 866-425-4369.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0
No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.
2010 Keystone Montana Problems, Complaints & Recalls | Skip That Year
Illustration