Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2019 Keystone Montana peaked in 2019, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2019 Keystone Montana
Trailer, Not Applicable, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Dec 3, 2019 to Dec 30, 2025.
Recall campaigns covering this model year41,923 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints2Close to the median 2019 trailer
Severity index0.02019 trailers average 7.7
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2019 Keystone Montana name structure
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
4 recall campaigns cover the 2019 Keystone Montana
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V-129 | Feb 26, 2019 | Rivets that secure the stop bracket to the cargo tray may shear allowing the cargo tray to detach | Equipment | 1,535 | Part replacement |
| 19V-058 | Jan 28, 2019 | Adjustment bolt for the kitchen slide may be too long, allowing it to make contact with the tire while moving | Structure | 121 | Part replacement |
| 18V-853 | Nov 30, 2018 | Axles may have defective welds on the spindles, potentially resulting in a spindle and wheel assembly detaching from the axle | Suspension | 169 | Part replacement |
| 18V-785 | Nov 6, 2018 | Fasteners that secure the disc brake assembly may fail | Brakes | 98 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2019 Keystone Montana
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Dec 30, 2025Failure Dec 16, 2025Crescent City, CAStructure
The contact owns a 2019 Keystone Montana. The contact stated while the RV was parked, the contact noticed that the side wall of the RV was bulging out. The contact stated that according to the Technical Service Bulletins Numbers: KSB210218 (inspection) and KSB180328V2 (Repairs), the failure was well known. The RV was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact was informed that the hitch that was used was unapproved. Additionally, the contact was informed that he was not the original owner of the RV. No further information was available.
NHTSA complaint 11707827 - Filed Dec 3, 2019Failure Dec 3, 2019Merlin, ORElectrical system, Structure
2019 MONTANA 5TH WHEEL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERAL SAFETY COMPLAINTS WITH VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE TWO AWNING BREAKAGES, THE MOLDINGS FELL OUT,THE STAIRS WERE POORLY INSTALLED AND THE CHAIRS FELL APART, THE NAILS IN THE WINDOW STICK OUT. ALSO, THE HEATING/COOLING UNIT, FIREPLACE INSERT, AND TV ALL HAVE ELECTRICAL ISSUES. THE WATER INTAKE HOSE HAD NO PROPER INSULATED FITTINGS, THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED, THERE WAS POOR FRAME WORK AROUND THE CUPBOARDS, AND THE BEDROOM DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. *JS
NHTSA complaint 11283213
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
7 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- KSB-200305 Mar 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Attached are the updated repair instructions for KSB-200305. The information and instructions in a Keystone Service Bulletin (KSB) are intended to inform RV dealership Service Managers/Technicians of situations that may occur with some Recreational vehicles… - KSB-210218 Feb 24, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is the inspection instructions for KSB-210218, Inspection Process Sidewall Cracks. The information and instructions in a Keystone Service Bulletin (KSB) are intended to inform RV dealership Service Managers/Technicians of situations that may occur with… - KSB-180328 V2 Feb 23, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is the revised repair instructions for KSB-180328. The information and instructions in a Keystone Service Bulletin (KSB) are intended to inform RV dealership Service Managers/Technicians of situations that may occur with some Recreational vehicles so d… - KSB-200305 May 12, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This process describes how to replace a Furrion Antenna head with a Winegard 360 for Over The Air (OTA) channels. - CSC-200206 Mar 2, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Keystone Customer Satisfaction Campaign. Keystone RV has received a number of complaints about water accumulating (standing) inside the taillight(s) lens of certain 2019-2020 Montana Fifth Wheels. Keystone will replace the affected lights for unit… - KSB-191007 Dec 10, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Letter to dealers for KSB-191007. This process describes the repair where under certain temperature conditions the Norco slide cable system gearbox may leak oil/grease on the slide roof membrane. The KSB describes how to install a drip pan to prevent damage… - KSB-191007 Dec 10, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is the repair instructions for KSB-191007. This process describes the repair where under certain temperature conditions the Norco slide cable system gearbox may leak oil/grease on the slide roof membrane. The KSB describes how to install a drip pan to …
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.