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2001 Keystone Montana problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

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

1

NHTSA complaints

2

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 Montana years?

Montana NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted17 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 1 complaints2001: 1 complaints2002: 11 complaints2003: 3 complaints2004: 8 complaints2005: 8 complaints2006: 11 complaints2007: 11 complaints2008: 6 complaints2009: 9 complaints2010: 14 complaints2011: 3 complaints2012: 12 complaints2013: 11 complaints2014: 17 complaints2015: 2 complaints2016: 10 complaints2017: 11 complaints2018: 7 complaints2019: 3 complaints2020: 3 complaints2021: 4 complaints2022: 13 complaints2023: 8 complaints2026: 1 complaints
Montana NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2001 Keystone Montana problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other1100%

Does the 2001 Keystone Montana have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

10V521000OtherOctober 27, 2010 · 5,633 units

Defect

KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.

Consequence

AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.

Remedy

KEYSTONE IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539.

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 RV. THE VEHICLE HAS A DOMETIC, MODEL NUMBER RM2852 REFRIGERATOR. THE CONTACT REPLACED HIS FIRST DOMETIC DUE TO FLUID LEAKAGE BEFORE IT FAILED. THE SECOND DOMETIC BEGAN LEAKING AND ALSO FAILED. HE PAID OUT OF POCKET FOR THE REPAIR OF THIS DOMETIC. NHTSA CAMPAIGN…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · August 17, 2007

2001 Keystone Montana — common questions

Is the 2001 Keystone Montana reliable?

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

Does the 2001 Keystone Montana have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2001 Keystone Montana. 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.