2021 Keystone Arcadia Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 100%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2021 Keystone Arcadia, 100% of the 5 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The trailer break wiring on the left front trailer tire came out of a connector while on a mountain downgrade southbound I-24 outside of Chattanooga. This happened 2-3 weeks prior while on a mountain downgrade outside of St. Mary, MT to the left rear trailer tire. Multiple Keystone Arcadia owners in an Arcadia FaceBook group have reported the same (as well as other) issues with their trailer breaks. Had we not had our truck tell us the trailer wiring was disconnected, we could have been killed—or killed someone else. …”
NHTSA complaint #11470954, filed 2022-06“Loss of brakes and lights due to short at junction box and axles. 50amp short causes arc and burning of foam insulation. There are multiple complaints and photos of all models in 2021 and 2022 with same issues across internet and social media.”
NHTSA complaint #11530882, filed 2023-07“Trailer brakes get disconnected. Did not have any trailer brakes. Been to dealer 3 times still not fixed. I get a message in truck saying trailer brakes disconnected”
NHTSA complaint #11479381, filed 2022-08“The contact owns a 2021 Keystone Arcadia. The contact stated that while driving over bumps at slower speeds, the Trailer Brakes disconnected, and check Trailer wiring messages were displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the brakes were not connected to the rear axle. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred, and the warning message continued to reappear while driving at slower speeds. The contact stated that the fender skirts detached while driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #11506463, filed 2023-02“The contact owns a 2021 Keystone Arcadia Fifth Wheel 3660RL. The contact stated that while the fifth wheel was being towed, the brakes became inoperable. The check wiring and trailer connected check message was displayed. The contact stated there was abnormal whining and tapping noise detected. The contact called the local dealer who informed the auto-reset breaker was causing the noise. The contact's wife called him and informed him there was an abnormal burning odor in the vehicle and it caught fire. A person at the RV park was able to unplug the Fifth wheel from the power unit. …”
NHTSA complaint #11465450, filed 2022-05Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | 100% |
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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