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2001 Keystone Challenger problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2001 Keystone Challenger — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2001 compare to other Challenger years?

Challenger NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted3 complaints2001: 2 complaints2002: 3 complaints2003: 1 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 2 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 3 complaints2008: 1 complaints2009: 2 complaints2010: 0 complaints
Challenger NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2001 Keystone Challenger problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other150%
Body & Structure150%

Does the 2001 Keystone Challenger have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07V134000OtherMarch 22, 2007 · 122,162 units

Defect

CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN CERTAIN TUBING IN THE REFRIGERATOR WHICH COULD ALLOW PRESSURIZED FLAMMABLE COOLANT SOLUTION TO BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

KEYSTONE RV WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURNER HOUSING AND THERMAL FUSES FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST YOU IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR KEYSTONE RV AT 574-535-2100.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER PULL BEHIND TRAVEL TRAILER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM DOMETIC. THE KEYSTONE DEALER ADVISED HIM TO CALL DOMETIC AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD CALL HIM BACK; HOWEVER, THREE WEEKS LATER, THE CONTACT HAS STILL NOT RECEIVED A CALL. THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · April 5, 2008

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER TRAILER. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT FASCIA HAD DETACHED FROM THE STEEL FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTO SHOP WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ALUMINUM MATERIAL THAT HELD THE FRAME WAS SEPARATED MISSING…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · March 29, 2011

2001 Keystone Challenger — common questions

Is the 2001 Keystone Challenger reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2001 Keystone Challenger have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2001 Keystone Challenger. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.