Keystone RV Company is recalling certain model year 2017 Keystone Carbon and Raptor fifth

Dec 16, 2016 — Recall Campaign #16V908000

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2017 Keystone Carbon and Raptor fifth wheel recreational trailers, and 2016-2017 Fuzion and Dutchmen Voltage fifth wheel recreational trailers. The affected vehicles have rear cargo door hinges with welds on the hinge pin and hinge plate that may be insufficient, and as a result, the top of the door may swing down with more force than normal.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,608 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

16V908000

Manufacturer:	Keystone RV Company
Recall date:	December 16, 2016
NHTSA Campaign #:	16V908000
Units affected:	1,608

Description:: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2017 Keystone Carbon and Raptor fifth wheel recreational trailers, and 2016-2017 Fuzion and Dutchmen Voltage fifth wheel recreational trailers. The affected vehicles have rear cargo door hinges with welds on the hinge pin and hinge plate that may be insufficient, and as a result, the top of the door may swing down with more force than normal.
Consequeces:: If the door does not open as expected, there would be an increased risk of injury to those in the door's path.
Corrective action:: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ramp door hinge, free of charge. The recall began on January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-274.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affects the following:

2017 DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE Complaints
LEAF SPRING HANGERS ARE BENDING FROM TURNS DUE TO POOR DESIGN AND NO REINFORCEMENT. AFTER SO MANY TIMES THAT THEY BEND BACK AND FORTH STRESS POINTS ARE CREATED AND THE METAL FATIGUES AND SNAPS, AND THE SUSPENSION AND AXLE BECOMES UNHINGED FROM THE TRAILER AT THE POINT OF FAILURE WITHOUT THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE PERSONS TOWING IT, CREATING ERRATIC HANDLING. IF ANY OF THE OTHER 3 SPRING HANGERS TO THAT AXLE HAS THE SAME FAILURE THE WHOLE AXLE CAN COME UNATTACHED TO THE TRAILER. THEIR ARE COMPANY'S THAT ARE MAKING AND SELLING AFTERMARKET PARTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM BUT THE MANUFACTURER IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT IT SO FAR. HTTP://WWW.MORRYDE.COM/PRODUCTS/108-PERFORMANCE-CROSSMEMBERS-BY-MORRYDE*DT*DT*JB*JS *TR;
2017 KEYSTONE FUZION Complaints
ELECTRICAL WIRING IN THE UNDER BELLY OF THE RV IS ROUTED AND PINCHED BETWEEN THE FRAME CROSSMEMBERS AND WASTEWATER HOLDING TANK. THIS CREATES FRAYING OF THE THE ELECTRICAL WIRE COVERING WHICH IS RESULTING IN THE WIRES BEING BROKEN AND RESULT IN FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK. WIRING SHOULD BE RAN IN A MANNER WHERE IT IS PROTECTED FROM BEING PINCHED AND/OR WEARING ON METAL CROSSMEMBERS.*DT *DT*JB CONSUMER STATED KEYSTONE WANTED THE CONSUMER TO BRING IT IN FOR WIRING INSPECTION.*JB *DT*DT*JB;
2017 KEYSTONE RAPTOR Complaints
Upon attempting to leave campground at approximately 10am on April 19, 2025, unplugged electrical from RV and switched over to gas. The Norcold refrigerator caught fire within minutes of the switch over (apparently in the amount of time it took the gas to travel from the tanks to the fridge). Fortunately, I was able to disconnect the gas hoses from the tanks immediately upon noticing the flames and we were able to douse the fire with extinguishers. However, the RV has suffered some damage to the vents, and the fridge is fried. There was also a strong stench of ammonia, and we evacuated the area momentarily until it dissipated. I have made multiple attempts to include emails and completing online forms through Norcold / Thetford (as they cannot be reached directly via telephone) and they have yet to respond, and it has been 3 1/2 weeks! I do not feel that I should have to file a claim with my RV insurance carrier, pay deductibles, and have my premiums raised due to a defect. I purchased this RV on 9/15/2021 and have never received any recall information and only discovered there had been recalls on Norcold Polar Max refrigerators after entering a google search. If we had been asleep, the chances of having fatal injuries due to this defect would have been high. If we had been traveling, the risks of losing the entire rig, vehicle, our lives, and the lives of others on the highway would have been much higher. Any help in getting this immediately resolved will be greatly appreciated as we have had to cancel any future use of the rig until a resolution has been concluded with the manufacturer of the refrigerator. There were witnesses to this incident in the campground and I have contact information, if needed.;