01 Line status — measured, not assumed
Keystone no longer lists the Outback. That is a measured finding, verified twice on this site: the line is absent from Keystone's product-line directory and from the brand's travel-trailer type page, and the Outback floorplan URLs on keystonerv.com now redirect to a generic category page. Search-engine result snippets still show cached Outback pages; following them lands on the redirect. The final model year is 2026.
For a used buyer this changes what a spec record means. There is no factory page to check a listing against, so the governing sources become the published archival record — and the trailer itself. This hub anchors on model year 2024, the newest year whose published record carries the complete cardinal weight set (dry weight, GVWR, payload and hitch weight): RVUSA's structured 2024 floorplan records publish all four for every plan, and Keystone's own 2024 factory brochure prints a specification table that matches those records cell for cell — 53 of 54 weight and tank cells identical, with the single disagreement documented below rather than resolved.
02 MY2024 floorplans profiled in depth
Eight of the nine 2024 floorplans are profiled with the full published weight set; dry weight plus payload equals GVWR exactly on every one. The ninth (343DB) is catalogued below with its published-source conflict displayed. Each code links to a full plan page with dimensions, tanks, the factory 2024 equipment list and used-buyer checks.
| Floorplan | Length | Slides | Sleeps | Dry (lb) | GVWR (lb) | Payload (lb) | Hitch (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 328RL | 37' 7" | 3 | 6 | 8,791 | 10,500 | 1,709 | 1,075 |
| 330RL | 37' 7" | 3 | 6 | 8,854 | 10,500 | 1,646 | 1,335 |
| 332ML | 37' 10" | 3 | 6 | 8,653 | 10,500 | 1,847 | 1,020 |
| 335CG | 37' 0" | 3 | 8 | 8,349 | 10,500 | 2,151 | 1,155 |
| 340BH | 38' 6" | 3 | 10 | 8,930 | 11,000 | 2,070 | 1,160 |
| 341RD | 38' 1" | 3 | 6 | 8,535 | 10,500 | 1,965 | 1,045 |
| 342CG | 38' 0" | 2 | 8 | 8,212 | 10,500 | 2,288 | 960 |
| 370BH | 41' 2" | 3 | 10 | 9,450 | 11,500 | 2,050 | 1,230 |
Weights are the published 2024 base-unit figures (RVUSA structured records, matched against the factory brochure table). On any used unit the federal weight sticker on the trailer governs — options change every figure above.
03 One plan, two published numbers — 343DB
The 2024 Outback 343DB carries a published-source conflict this site displays rather than resolves. RVUSA's structured record publishes dry 8,265 lb, payload 2,050 lb and an explicit GVWR of 10,315 lb — and those three tie out exactly. Keystone's 2024 factory brochure prints the same dry weight but a carrying capacity of 2,235 lb, which implies the 10,500 lb GVWR the rest of the roster carries.
Both sources are in-class and neither can be dismissed from the desk. Until a unit's own federal weight sticker settles it, the 343DB is catalogued here — dry 8,265 lb, hitch 1,165 lb, tanks and dimensions matching its stablemates — and not profiled to a single GVWR. If you are shortlisting a 343DB, read the sticker on the specific trailer: it states that unit's GVWR and cargo capacity as built, and it outranks both published figures above.
04 The roster, year to year
The Outback roster moved sharply in its last three years: nine floorplans in 2024, fourteen in 2025 as Keystone added a run of smaller plans alongside the carried-over nine, and ten in the final 2026 year after the largest plans were cut. The 2025 and 2026 records publish hitch weight, payload (2026), tanks, dimensions and MSRP — but no dry weight and no GVWR in any verifiable source: the factory site is gone, the 2025 brochure prints a single unlabeled weight with several plans marked TBD, and the 2026 brochure carries no specification table at all. Those fields are shown below as exactly what they are: not published.
2025 roster (14 plans, catalogued): 212RB, 221MD, 252RD, 271FK, 291BH, 328RL, 330RL, 332ML, 335CG, 340BH, 341RD, 342CG, 343DB, 370BH. The nine 2024 codes carried over unchanged; the five smaller plans (212RB, 221MD, 252RD, 271FK, 291BH) joined for 2025 and defined the final-year line.
Final year — MY2026 catalogue (published fields only)
| Floorplan | Length | Slides | Sleeps | Dry | GVWR | Payload (lb) | Hitch (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 212RB | 25' 11" | 1 | 4 | Not published | Not published | 2,488 | 750 |
| 221MD | 26' 11" | 1 | 4 | Not published | Not published | 2,210 | 800 |
| 252RD | 29' 11" | 1 | 6 | Not published | Not published | 2,575 | 750 |
| 271FK | 31' 3" | 2 | 6 | Not published | Not published | 2,025 | 1,005 |
| 291BH | 33' 1" | 1 | 8 | Not published | Not published | 2,065 | 1,075 |
| 328RL | 36' 11" | 3 | 6 | Not published | Not published | 1,811 | 1,140 |
| 330RL | 36' 11" | 3 | 6 | Not published | Not published | 1,736 | 1,335 |
| 340BH | 37' 11" | 3 | 10 | Not published | Not published | 2,070 | 1,160 |
| 341RD | 37' 6" | 3 | 6 | Not published | Not published | 2,038 | 1,080 |
| 342CG | 37' 5" | 2 | 8 | Not published | Not published | 2,280 | 1,055 |
MY2026 figures are RVUSA's published structured records for the final year. "Not published" means exactly that — no in-class source publishes the field, and this site does not estimate. MSRPs where published ran $51,752–$77,748.
05 What every MY2024 Outback has
The factory's 2024 brochure publishes one Premium standard-feature set across the roster: a 10.5-inch Norco BAL Z-channel huck-bolted frame, a fully walkable roof under a one-piece Alpha Super Flex TPO membrane with a limited lifetime warranty, a heated and enclosed underbelly with electric tank heating pads, tandem 5,100-pound Dexter E-Z Lube axles with 10-inch electric brakes on leaf springs, 15-inch radial tires on aluminum wheels, Lippert SolidStep entry steps, dual 30-pound propane bottles with auto-changeover, a Girard tankless on-demand water heater, 50-amp shore power, a Coleman-Mach Quiet Series 15K ducted air conditioner, a 35,000-BTU furnace with the Elements extended-season climate package, SolarFlex solar power and a 10-cubic-foot 12-volt refrigerator. Every plan is a bumper-pull travel trailer — the line never included another tow type. Fresh/grey/black tankage runs 54/76/38 gallons across the 2024 roster (2024 figures; the 2026 small plans vary and are tabled above).
07 Recalls
NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns affecting this line. The earliest was reported 28 Jun 2006 and the most recent 21 Feb 2025. 19 of them are matched on NHTSA’s own model field; the other 1 name this line in the recall text and are marked named in text below, which is a weaker match and shown as one.
| Reported | Campaign | Component | What can go wrong |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2025 | 25V110000 | Structure | A mislabeled window that will not allow passengers to exit in an emergency increases the risk of injury. |
| 9 Aug 2022 | 22V604000 | Equipment | An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury. |
| 28 Mar 2022 | 22V195000 | Trailer hitches | Trailer separation from a tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash or injury. |
| 11 Mar 2022 | 22V144000 | Electrical system | Inoperable safety alarms increase the risk of injury. |
| 18 Nov 2020 | 20V715000 | Structure | A buckled frame may fail and increase the risk of a crash. |
| 19 Aug 2020 | 20V491000 | Tires | The incorrect label may lead to unintentionally underinflating the tires, possibly causing their failure, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 28 Nov 2018 | 18V843000 | Power train | If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 22 Nov 2017 | 17V755000 | Equipment | In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury. |
| 13 Jul 2017 | 17V439000 | Structure | Under certain conditions while traveling, the drawbar may bend, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 10 May 2016 | 16V282000 | Equipment | The improperly secured bracket may allow the TV to fall, increasing the risk of injury to an occupant nearby. |
| 27 May 2015 | 15V317000 | Equipment | If the room extends while vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash. |
| 23 Apr 2013 | 13V155000 | Equipment | If the awning unfurls unexpectedly either in transit or while parked, it may increase thre risk of personal injury or a crash. |
| 30 Jul 2012 | 12V361000 | Equipment | In the event of a fire, the lack of a fire detector can lead to an increased risk of personal injury and/or property damage. |
| 4 Jan 2011 | 11V002000 | Trailer hitches | IF the coupler IS lacking the indent IT will lead TO AN increased risk OF trailer separation from the hitch ball while towing resulting IN property damage and/or… |
| 23 Nov 2010 | 10V597000 | Wheels | There could BE A potential wheel failure and wheel loss increasing the risk OF A crash, OR personal injury. |
| 5 Oct 2010 | 10V478000 | Equipment | A propane leak IN the presence OF AN ignition source could result IN A fire and/or explosion causing property damage and/or personal injury. |
| 28 Jul 2009 | 09V311000 | Equipment | The microwave IS installed IN AN overhead cabinet. The glass could fall out and injure A nearby person. |
| 31 Jul 2008 | 08V371000 named in text | Exterior lighting | Pulling A vehicle AT night without the proper side marker lighting increases the risk OF other motorists not being able TO see the vehicle and could possibly result… |
| 17 Jul 2008 | 08V325000 | Equipment | IF this solution IS exposed TO AN ignition source under certain specific circumstances, IT can result IN A vehicle fire. |
| 28 Jun 2006 | 06V230000 | Trailer hitches | IN the case OF A separation OF the trailer from the towing vehicle, A failure OF the breakaway switch may prevent the trailer brakes from activating possibly… |
Coverage is not complete, and this matters. These campaigns come from two passes over NHTSA’s public record: a query-by-query harvest of the recall API (1,556 queries, of which 0 failed and 242 returned an explicit zero), and a sweep of NHTSA’s complete recall flat file (325,618 rows), which added 41 campaigns the API harvest had missed. It missed them because the roster it worked from was built by a catalog endpoint that refuses most requests, so entire manufacturer names were never asked about — NHTSA files several Forest River sub-brands as makes of their own. Two limits remain: NHTSA sometimes files a roster under a parent name, and some matches below rest on the wording of the recall rather than its model field. Campaigns affecting only pre-2005 units fall outside this catalog’s range and are not listed. This page is a starting point, not a clearance. Check a specific VIN at NHTSA before you buy, and again before you tow.
08 Owner-reported problems
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about this line. The earliest was filed 15 Jun 2007 and the most recent 14 Aug 2025. The breakdown below is what those owners actually reported, grouped by the component NHTSA assigned.
Safety outcomes in this set: 1 report describing a crash and 2 reports describing a fire. These are the owner’s own account of what happened and have not been verified by NHTSA.
What gets reported
| Component group | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 11 | 29% |
| Structure | 10 | 26% |
| Electrical system | 4 | 11% |
| Equipment | 4 | 11% |
| Suspension | 3 | 8% |
| Wheels | 3 | 8% |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 5% |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 3% |
Most recent reports
The most recent 10 owner reports filed on this line, newest first. Wording is NHTSA’s summary of what the owner described.
| Filed | Component | Miles | What the owner reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2025 | Structure | 1,000 | The contact owns a 2023 Keystone Cougar. The contact stated that while towing the RV at an undisclosed speed, the contact could see the top of the RV, which was normally impossible, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. After a visual inspection, the contact became… |
| 16 Apr 2025 | Unknown or other | — | The recall was originally done by the selling dealer in February 21. We purchased the RV in February 21. The recall failed 6 months later. It was repaired by the frame manufacturer BAL while we were in Florida. The recall is failing AGAIN. This recall is inadequate. RV is no longer safe to tow… |
| 12 Sep 2023 | Wheels | — | One of my trailer wheels broke apart launching shrapnel through the RV floor into the other tire on the same side |
| 14 Jun 2023 | Structure | 80 | The contact owns a 2022 Keystone Outback RV. The contact stated that the awning on the front passengerâs side had separated from the RV. The dealer was contacted and stated that the failure was not under recall and the repair would not be covered under warranty. The manufacturer was not… |
| 22 Sep 2021 | Structure | 9,000 | The contact owns a 2019 Keystone Outback travel trailer. The contact stated that after driving over a bump in the road at approximately 50 MPH, the driver was informed by another motorist that the front-end of the trailer appeared to be extremely low to the ground. After stopping and inspecting the… |
| 20 Nov 2019 | Equipment | — | 2017 keystone outback RV. Consumer writes in regards to fire extinguisher safety recall. *ld *js |
| 23 Dec 2018 | Tires | 15,000 | Trailer purchased new in april of 2017. During A thanksgiving trip I noticed what seems to be A tire delaminating. We replaced it with the spare. Upon inspection when we returned home I noticed that the weight ratings of the tires don't seem to match what the factory is specifying the trailer… |
| 27 Apr 2018 | Structure › Body | — | Tl* the contact owns A 2017 keystone outback trailer being hauled by A 2014 dodge ram. The contact received A recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 17V439000 (structure) in october of 2017. The contact took the vehicle to motor sportland (4001 state st, salt lake city, ut 84107) and the draw bar… |
| 27 Apr 2018 | Unknown or other | 1,000 | But bare steel on tounge recall 17V-439 =- did not prime or paiint and is rusting - per keystone - not their problem and should not be in the environment whereit can get wet. What? - it is A teravel reailer and it is the tow bar. Keystone has created A potentially worse safety issue by not painting… |
| 21 Feb 2018 | Visibility/wiper | 20,000 | Third tear brake light'- gasket on brake light leaks water during rain storm. |
How this count is drawn. A report is counted here only when NHTSA’s own model field names this line. What the owner typed in the description is never used to attribute a report: our line names are ordinary English words, and an owner writing “imagine my surprise when the axle went” or naming the state of Montana is not reporting a Grand Design Imagine or a Keystone Montana.
Read these as reports, not as findings. Complaints are submitted by owners and NHTSA does not verify them; no complaint here has been confirmed as a defect, and none of them is a recall. The sample is also self-selected — only owners motivated to file appear in it — so a high count tracks how many units a line sold at least as much as how well it was built. Use the pattern, not the total: a component that keeps recurring is worth inspecting on any used unit. File or search complaints at NHTSA.