1999 Keystone Springdale problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 10 complaints on file for the 1999 Keystone Springdale — 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.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1999 compare to other Springdale years?

Springdale NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1999 Keystone Springdale problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Lighting	4	40%	new
Body & Structure	4	40%	▲ up
Other	1	10%	new
Suspension	1	10%	new

Does the 1999 Keystone Springdale have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns 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.

98V224000Electrical SystemSeptember 15, 1998 · 451 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS. ELECTRICAL WIRES WERE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND CAN BE PINCHED BETWEEN THE WATER TANK SUPPORT CROSS MEMBER AND THE FURNACE PLENUM.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ELECTRICAL FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ELECTRICAL WIRING AND REROUTE THE WIRES IF NECESSARY.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“FRAME WAS BENT, DEALER STATED REPAIRS WERE BEYOND THEIR ABILITY SO THE FACTORY WAS CONTACTED, THE UNIT SHOULD HAVE HAD SUPPORTS ON THE FRAME EVERY FOUR FEET, HOWEVER THIS ONE HAD THEM EVERY EIGHT FEET, FACTORY STATED THIS WAS NOT BUILT ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS, FACTORY LATER MADE REPAIRS,…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · April 17, 2001

“FRAME WAS BENT, DEALER STATED REPAIRS WERE BEYOND THEIR ABILITY SO THE FACTORY WAS CONTACTED, THE UNIT SHOULD HAVE HAD SUPPORTS ON THE FRAME EVERY FOUR FEET, HOWEVER THIS ONE HAD THEM EVERY EIGHT FEET, FACTORY STATED THIS WAS NOT BUILT ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS, FACTORY LATER MADE REPAIRS,…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · April 17, 2001

“APRIL 17 2009 KEYSTONE CAMPER SPRINGDALE LITE WAS TAKEN TO CAMPING WORLD IN OXFORD ALABAMA TO HAVE RECALL WORK NUMBER 06E-076 DONE ON DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR MODEL#RM2652 SERIAL# 84500326. CAMPING WORLD REFUSED TO ADMINISTER THE RECALL DUE TO "LEAKING OR STAINING AT THE BACK OF THE REFRIGERATOR" WHICH…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · April 17, 2009

1999 Keystone Springdale — common questions

Is the 1999 Keystone Springdale reliable?

The record is thin — 10 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 1999 Springdale problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are body & structure (4 complaints), lighting (4 complaints), other (1 complaints).

Does the 1999 Keystone Springdale have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1999 Keystone Springdale. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1999 compare to other Springdale years?

What are the most common 1999 Keystone Springdale problems?

Does the 1999 Keystone Springdale have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

1999 Keystone Springdale — common questions

Is the 1999 Keystone Springdale reliable?

What are the most common 1999 Springdale problems?

Does the 1999 Keystone Springdale have recalls?

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