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Keystone Cougar recalls

There are 48 safety recalls on record for the Keystone Cougar, covering 1,699,630 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Suspension: front: springs: coil springsReported May 18, 2026 · 926 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2024 Cougar, 2025-2026 Alpine, 2026 Montana, and Walkabout recreational trailers. The shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
Risk
Loose shock bolts may cause a loss of vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the shock bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 1, 2026. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1‑866‑425‑4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 26-483.

Recall number 26V313000 · Recall details

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assemblyReported November 27, 2024 · 303 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2025 Arcadia and Cougar trailers equipped with Curt Helux Pin Boxes. The pin box fasteners may have been improperly tightened.
Risk
The fasteners can loosen and fall out, allowing the towed vehicle to detach from the pin box and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten the pin box fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 10, 2025. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1‑866‑425‑4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 24-459.

Recall number 24V899000 · Recall details

Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exitReported March 16, 2023 · 276 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Cougar travel trailers. These vehicles may have been manufactured without an emergency exit window.
Risk
Without an emergency exit window, there would not be a second way for occupants to exit the vehicle during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect, and replace the window if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1‑866‑425‑4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 23-440.

Recall number 23V169000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported August 9, 2022 · 20,610 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2022 Dutchmen Aspen Trail, Coleman, Colorado, Voltage, Yukon, Keystone Carbon, Cougar, Hideout, Montana, Outback, Passport, Raptor, Retreat, Springdale, Sprinter and 2022-2023 Keystone Bullet travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Risk
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will repair or replace the awning fabric, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1‑866‑425‑4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 22-434.

Recall number 22V604000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported May 27, 2022 · 764 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2022 Keystone Cougar travel trailers, equipped with a swing up table/bed base. The base may have incomplete welds that are unable to hold the intended weight, causing the table/bed base to drop unexpectedly.
Risk
A table or bed that drops unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the table/bed base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2022. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1‑866‑425‑4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 22-433.

Recall number 22V383000 · Recall details

TiresReported March 31, 2022 · 513 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Cougar 29FKD travel trailers. Improper clearance may allow the tires to contact the outrigger, causing damage to the tires.
Risk
Damaged tires can fail, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will notch the existing outrigger and install an additional outrigger between the two tires to provide proper clearance, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2022. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1‑866‑425‑4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 22-430.

Recall number 22V209000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: 120/240 vac electrical system: wiringReported March 11, 2022 · 39,240 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2022 Keystone Arcadia, Carbon, Alpine, Avalanche, Cougar, Fuzion, High Country Montana, Hideout, Impact, Montana, Outback, Passport, Raptor, Springdale, and 2021-2022 Sprinter and Bullet fifth wheel and travel trailers. The solar controller may be incorrectly wired, causing certain components and safety alarms, such as carbon monoxide and propane gas detectors, to become inoperable.
Risk
Inoperable safety alarms increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect voltage readings and correct the wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2022. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1‑866‑425‑4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 22-423.

Recall number 22V144000 · Recall details

TiresReported February 23, 2022 · 118 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2022 Cougar fifth wheel travel trailers. These vehicles were manufactured with Load Range "D" (2540 lbs) tires, when they should have been equipped with Load Range "E" (2860 lbs) tires.
Risk
Incorrect load range tires can allow the vehicle to become overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the tires, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 16, 2022. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1‑866‑425‑4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 22-421.

Recall number 22V105000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systemsReported September 13, 2021 · 95,885 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Dutchmen Aspen Trail, Coleman, Keystone Cougar, Bullet, Passport, Hideout, Springdale, Sprinter, 2019 Keystone Impact, Fuzion, Residence, Retreat, Summerland, and Dutchmen Kodiak recreational vehicles, equipped with Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulators. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.
Risk
Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the regulator and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters mailed February 25, 2021. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1‑866‑425‑4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 21-414.

Recall number 21V708000 · Recall details

Structure: frame and membersReported May 24, 2021 · 1,990 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Keystone Cougar 368MBI trailers. The frame rails do not have enough cross support, which could cause them to buckle under certain side-load stress conditions.
Risk
A buckled frame rail can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will add cross braces between each spring hanger and an outrigger between the tires on the off-door side of the vehicle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2021. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1‑866‑425‑4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 21-411.

Recall number 21V380000 · Recall details

Electrical systemReported March 16, 2021 · 31 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2021 Cougar 29MBS, 30RLS, 315RLS, 316RLS, 32BHS, 353SRX, 364BHL, and 368MBI trailers equipped with the Off the Grid (OTG) Solar package. The inverter may have been incorrectly wired, causing power to energize the shore power connection, when in use.
Risk
An energized shore power connection can cause an electrical shock, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will test the inverter function, and rewire it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2021. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1‑866‑425‑4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 21-403.

Recall number 21V178000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakersReported December 18, 2020 · 347 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2021 Cougar 22MLS, 22RBS, 25RDS, 26RBS, 26RKS, 27RES, 29BHS, 30RKD, 31MBS, 32RLI and 34TSB recreational trailers equipped with a Solar Prep or an off-the-grid "OTG" Solar Camping Package. The Solar Prep wiring to the 12VDC breakers located by the battery may not be connected to the protected side of the breaker.
Risk
Since it is not connected properly to the breaker, if the Solar Prep wiring experiences an electrical short, it will increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the installation of the Solar Prep wiring at the circuit breaker mounted close to the battery and remount the wiring if needed, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1‑866‑425‑4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 21-392.

Recall number 20V801000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: 120/240 vac electrical system: inverterReported October 30, 2020 · 1,278 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Cougar trailers equipped with the Off the Grid (OTG) Solar package. The inverter may have been incorrectly wired, causing power to energize the shore power connection, when in use.
Risk
If the inverter is turned on, and energizes the shore power connection, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will test the function of the inverter and rewire it as needed, free of charge. The recall began November, 18, 2020. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1‑866‑425‑4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 20-389.

Recall number 20V670000 · Recall details

Equipment: electricalReported July 7, 2020 · 8,313 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Keystone Carbon, Cougar, Fuzion, Impact and Raptor fifth-wheel trailers equipped with a Furrion over the air (OTA) wing-style television antenna. The antenna may separate from the mounting base during transit, becoming a road hazard.
Risk
If the antenna detaches from the trailer while moving it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Furrion wing-style antenna with a Winegard dome-style antenna, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2020. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1‑866‑425‑4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 20-381.

Recall number 20V398000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported May 26, 2020 · 192 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Cougar travel trailers, model 24RDS, equipped with a Furrion range cook top. The interior range cooktop is installed in a cabinet that may not be entirely sealed from the furnace cavity. As a result, during furnace operation, the interior range cooktop burner flame may invert.
Risk
If the cooktop burner flames invert, there is an increased risk of a fire and injury.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the interior range cooktop with the furnace running, installing a plywood panel to seal it as necessary, free of charge. This recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1‑866‑425‑4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 20-377.

Recall number 20V302000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiringReported September 30, 2019 · 379 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2020 Cougar fifth wheels and travel trailers, models 22RBS, 23MLS, 25RES, 26RBS, 26RKS, 27RES, 27SAB, 27SGS, 29BHS, 29FKD, 29RLD, 30RKD, 31MBS, 32RDB, 32RLI and 34TSB. The wiring for the solar preparation kit may have been incorrectly wired to the wrong side of the 12V breaker, potentially allowing an electrical short circuit in the event of damage to the wiring.
Risk
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the installation of the solar preparation wiring, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 25, 2019. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1‑866‑425‑4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 19-361.

Recall number 19V689000 · Recall details

Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exitReported September 11, 2019 · 18 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2020 Cougar 30RKD trailers. The 60"x29" emergency exit windows over the dinette table in the cabin are missing a red handle and "EXIT" label.
Risk
If an emergency event occurs, trailer occupants may not be aware of the emergency exit function of the window, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing black exit handles with red handles and add an "EXIT" label, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2019. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1‑866‑425‑4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 19-360.

Recall number 19V650000 · Recall details

Power train: axle hubsReported November 28, 2018 · 982 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Keystone Cougar, Outback, Passport, Springdale, Bullet and Hideout recreational trailers and 2019 Dutchmen Aerolite and Atlas recreational trailers. The inner hub bearings of the axles may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to overheat and fail.
Risk
If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2019. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1‑866‑425‑4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-340.

Recall number 18V843000 · Recall details

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assemblyReported October 15, 2018 · 1,276 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Dutchmen Aerolite and Atlas, Keystone Bullet, Laredo, Cougar, Hideout, Passport and Springdale, and Crossroads Sunset fifth wheels and travel trailers. The axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat.
Risk
If the bearing cup is not installed it could lead to a bearing failure, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect axles for hub clearance. If the hub clearance is not sufficient, appropriate parts will be provided to correct the defect, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1‑866‑425‑4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-334.

Recall number 18V723000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported June 7, 2018 · 5,151 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Keystone Cougar recreational trailers equipped with an outdoor propane grill. The outdoor propane grill is installed in a wooden assembly that may not have enough clearance from the heated area.
Risk
If the wooden assembly is exposed to high temperatures, there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wooden assembly with a metal assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1‑866‑425‑4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-322.

Recall number 18V383000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported May 16, 2018 · 94 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Keystone Cougar fifth-wheel trailers, models 28SGS and 27RLS. The propane compartment may not have been sealed properly during manufacturing, which if there were a propane leak, could allow the propane gas to seep into the living quarters.
Risk
A propane leak into the living area can increase the risk of injury or fire.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will seal the inside of the LP compartment along the floor line and side wall, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1‑866‑425‑4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-321.

Recall number 18V320000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported November 22, 2017 · 1,205,997 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling various 2003-2018 Crossroads, Dutchmen, and Keystone recreational trailers equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit:
Risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1‑574‑535‑2100, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1‑855‑262‑3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-307.

Recall number 17V755000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported October 25, 2017 · 1,890 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Keystone Cougar western edition recreational trailers. The stabilizer jacks may not have been properly welded to the chassis frame, possibly resulting in the jacks detaching from the trailer during transit.
Risk
If the stabilizer jacks separate during transit, they could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting of the four stabilizer jacks and install appropriate fasteners, free of charge. The recall began on December 5, 2017. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1‑866‑425‑4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-306.

Recall number 17V673000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakersReported March 27, 2017 · 43 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2017 Cougar recreational trailers, models 326RDS, 327RKL, 333MKS, 336BHS and 359MBI. These vehicles were built with a manual-resetting 12 volt circuit breaker, which cannot be used in close proximity to the liquid propane storage.
Risk
If the breaker sparks when it is being manually reset, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers and replace the breaker with one that automatically resets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 29, 2017. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1‑866‑425‑4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-282.

Recall number 17V206000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported March 7, 2017 · 30 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2017 Cougar and Laredo recreational trailers. The affected vehicles may have been incorrectly equipped with two carbon monoxide detectors instead of one smoke detector and one carbon monoxide detector.
Risk
Without a smoke detector, in the event of a fire, the trailer occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trailers and install a smoke detector, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2017. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1‑866‑425‑4369. Keystone's number for the recall is 17-279.

Recall number 17V147000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported November 14, 2016 · 127 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cougar fifth wheel trailers, models 246RLSWE, 268RLSWE, 279RKSWE, 281RDIWE, 283RETWE and 284RDBWE, manufactured August 2, 2016, to October 28, 2016. During installation, the propane gas cross tube manifold that connects the propane cylinders may have contacted the fasteners for the floor decking.
Risk
The contact may result in a propane leak, which in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will replace the manifold, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2016. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1‑866‑425‑4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-269.

Recall number 16V822000 · Recall details

Equipment: other: labelsReported August 22, 2016 · 99 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cougar recreational trailers, models CG28SGS17, CG28RDB17, CG28RKS17, CG29RES17, CG29RLI17 and CG28DBI17, manufactured July 15, 2016, to August 3, 2016. The affected trailers have a Federal Identification Tag and Tire and Loading Information Label with incorrect information. Additionally, tires with the wrong load range may have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk
If tires of an incorrect load range are installed, tire failure may result, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tires and/or Federal Identification Tag if it is incorrect, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2016. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1‑866‑425‑4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-262.

Recall number 16V609000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported May 27, 2015 · 1,529 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2015 Keystone Sprinter, Cougar, Montana, Montana High Country, Outback, Bullet, Avalanche, Alpine, Fuzion, Impact, Laredo, Raptor, Carbon, and Passport, and Dutchmen Kodiak, Aerolite, Denali, and Voltage vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the screws that attach the expanding room to the sliding mechanism cable may fail allowing the room to extend unintentionally while the vehicle is in motion.
Risk
If the room extends while vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will replace the screws that secure the drive chain, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2015. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1‑866‑425‑4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 15-225.

Recall number 15V317000 · Recall details

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assemblyReported April 7, 2015 · 2,260 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Keystone Sprinter, Springdale, Bullet, Cougar, Hideout, and Passport trailers and 2015-2016 Dutchmen Aspen, Coleman, Denali, Razorback, Rubicon, and Voltage trailers. For a full list of the specific models and floor plans affected, see RCLRPT-15V207-4161.PDF under “Associated Documents.” In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
Risk
If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel hubs, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2015. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1‑866‑425‑4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 15-230.

Recall number 15V207000 · Recall details

Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracketReported March 27, 2014 · 32 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2014 Summerland, Springdale, Bullet, and Cougar recreational travel trailers and fifth wheels. The affected vehicles may have been built with frame spring hangers that may be brittle and susceptible to fracturing.
Risk
A spring hanger that fractures may result in a loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the spring hanger, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2014. Owners may contact Keystone at 1‑866‑425‑4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 14-205.

Recall number 14V146000 · Recall details

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assemblyReported March 12, 2014 · 708 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cougar, Springdale, Hideout, Passport, and Bullet fifth wheels and travel trailers manufactured January 13, 2014, through February 12,2014. In the affected vehicles, the inner wheel bearings on the axle may have insufficient lubrication.
Risk
With an insufficient amount of lubrication, the wheel bearing and hub may become overheated and the wheel may seize or separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle hubs and bearings for the proper lubrication. Any damaged bearings will be replaced. These repirs will be performed, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2014. Owners may contact Keystone at 1‑866‑425‑4369. Keystone's number associated with this recall is 14-202.

Recall number 14V120000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported April 23, 2013 · 6,561 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 recreational trailers equipped with Dometic 9100 Power Awnings or Weather Pro awnings, awning serial numbers 306xxxx through 314xxxx, manufactured between February 13, 2013, through April 9, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. A damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.
Risk
If the awning unfurls unexpectedly either in transit or while parked, it may increase thre risk of personal injury or a crash.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners and dealers will replace the awning motor, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2013. Owners may contact Keystone at 1‑866‑425‑4369. Keystone's campaign recall number is 13-193.

Recall number 13V155000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported July 26, 2012 · 1,012 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Cougar 26SAB and 29RES recreational vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2009, through October 24, 2011. The rear bumper, which holds the spare tire assembly, may experience metal fatigue causing the spare tire to separate from the vehicle.
Risk
Over time, the bumper may fail and/or separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injury and property damage.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement kit free of charge. The safety recall began on September 28, 2012. Owners may contact Keystone at 1‑866‑425‑4369.

Recall number 12V355000 · Recall details

Equipment: other: labelsReported November 22, 2011 · 805 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 cougar fifth wheel trailers manufactured from may 12, 2006, through february 12, 2009, for incorrect information on the federal identification tag and tire and loading information label. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." the subject vehicles were manufactured with a label that lists the maximum tire pressure of 80psi instead of the correct maximum pressure of 65psi.
Risk
Overinflating tires increases the risk of tire failure and property damage.
Remedy
Keystone will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on february 19, 2012. Owners may contact keystone customer service at 1‑866‑425‑4369.

Recall number 11V561000 · Recall details

Power train: axle assemblyReported February 10, 2011 · 469 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone is recalling certain model year 2011 cougar and laredo travel trailers. The axles are installed backwards causing a slight reduction in braking torque and shortened brake lining service life.
Risk
Over time diminished braking capacity could lead to an increased risk of property damage and/or personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the axles to verify the brake wires are on the off-door side. If they are not, the axles will be removed and reversed. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on february 18, 2011. Owners may contact keystone customer service at 1‑866‑425‑4369.

Recall number 11V094000 · Recall details

Trailer hitchesReported January 4, 2011 · 1,086 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 cougar, laredo and outback travel trailers equipped with lippert component hitch couplers for lack of indentation on the forward edge of the coupler.
Risk
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 vehicle crash.
Remedy
Owners are asked to inspect the hitch coupler for the correct stamping. If the hitch coupler is not formed correctly arrangements will be made to replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on january 24, 2011. Owners may contact keystone customer service at 1‑866‑425‑4369.

Recall number 11V002000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakersReported December 1, 2010 · 2,693 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone is recalling certain model year 2011 sprinter, cougar and fuzion travel trailers equipped with siemens and murray one inch plug-in circuit breakers. The "spring clip" plug-in assembly may break or fail to provide sufficient force to maintain a proper electrical connection in the panel board.
Risk
This could lead to excessive temperature, arcing or thermal damage at the connection point and potential damage to the panel board's electrical insulation which could lead to fire, property damage, or personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the breakers and replace as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on december 15, 2010. Owners may contact keystone customer service at 1‑866‑425‑4369.

Recall number 10V606000 · Recall details

WheelsReported November 23, 2010 · 2,338 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone is recalling certain model year 2011 travel trailers equipped with 15" x 6" white spoke or modular design steel wheels with a six hole bolt pattern. Some of the wheels may have inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and the center plate due to improper plate alignment.
Risk
There could be a potential wheel failure and wheel loss increasing the risk of a crash, or personal injury.
Remedy
Keystone will replace the wheels free of charge. The safety recall began on december 15, 2010. Owners may contact keystone at 1‑866‑425‑4369.

Recall number 10V597000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported October 5, 2010 · 5,459 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone is recalling certain model year 2011 recreational vehicles equipped with atwood 35 series range ovens. A potential exists for a small fracture within the line delivering gas to the oven cavity burner. Such a fracture may cause propane gas to leak from the line.
Risk
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.
Remedy
Dealers will isolate and perform a drop pressure test on the oven supply tube and if the tube leaks it will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2010. Owner may contact keystone customer service at 1‑866‑425‑4369.

Recall number 10V478000 · Recall details

Tires: temporary/emergency spare tireReported February 25, 2010 · 2,893 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 cougar and laredo trailers and fifth wheel vehicles. These vehicles have experienced a limited number of failures with its spare tire carriers in particular, the spare tire carriers, when combined with a 16" spare tire and when installed on the bumper of a slide out bike/storage rack, may break or crack after time causing the spare tire to fall off.
Risk
If the tire carrier fails causing the tire to come loose, there is an increased risk of personal injury and property damage.
Remedy
The remedy is to replace the spare tire carrier with a new spare tire carrier free of charge. The safety recall began onmarch 8, 2010. Owners may contact keystone at 1‑866‑425‑4369.

Recall number 10V063000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported July 17, 2008 · 161,250 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Keystone is recalling 161,250 my 2004-2007 fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Risk
If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Keystone is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner 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 at 1‑866‑425‑4369.

Recall number 08V325000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported March 22, 2007 · 122,162 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 07V134000 · Recall details

SuspensionReported September 12, 2006 · 286 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain fifth wheel and travel trailers, the axle spring shackle nuts may not have been properly tightened.
Risk
If the nuts are not tightened correctly, the suspension bolts could loosen and come off while driving which could lead to poor vehicle handling increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the shackle nut torque and correct it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on september 14, 2006. Owners may contact keystone rv at 1‑866‑425‑4369.

Recall number 06V346000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: furnaceReported August 18, 2006 · 150 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain fifth wheel trailers, the furnace air intake was incorrectly installed. The air intake may draw air from inside the unit (instead of fresh outside air) which can cause improper gas/air mixture and inefficient combustion. Also, if the transition tube hits the furnace air intake tube end to end, instead of overlapping, the pressure can push the furnace intake tube into the blower housing/wheel.
Risk
Soot can accumulate on the outside of the unit at the furnace exhaust vent and the blower housing/wheel could bind causing rubbing and possible failure.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and verify the transition pipe is installed correctly and repair if necessary. The recall began on september 14, 2006. Owners may contact keystone rv at 1‑866‑425‑4369.

Recall number 06V318000 · Recall details

SuspensionReported July 14, 2006 · 72 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Certain fifth wheel trailers may have been manufactured with axle springs that were rated for 4400 lbs. Per axle instead of 52oo lbs.
Risk
The axle springs may fail due to being overloaded if the vehicle is loaded beyond the capacity of the springs.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the axle spring with springs rated at 5200 lbs. Per axle free of charge. The recall began on july 10, 2006. Owners may contact keystone at 1‑866‑425‑4369.

Recall number 06V257000 · Recall details

SuspensionReported May 2, 2006 · 85 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Certain travel and fifth wheel trailers may have a deficient axle weld joint between the axle tube and spindle.
Risk
The spindle will separate from the axle tube and the wheel and hub assembly will come off the vehicle which could result in a crash without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will replace these axles. The recall began on april 27, 2006. Owners may contact keystone at 1‑866‑425‑4369.

Recall number 06V145000 · Recall details

Wheels: rimReported September 23, 2005 · 834 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain travel trailers and fifth wheel recreational vehicles equipped with tredit 16" chrome wheels, the rims may have poor weld quality and insufficient press fit between the wheel rim and disc.
Risk
The center of the wheel could separate from the rim. The wheel may wobble and cause a vibration or the mounted tire could lose air causing the tire to go flat, resulting in a loss of control of the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Keystone is working with tredit tire to notify owners and have the wheels replaced. The recall began on february 15, 2006. Owners may contact keystone at 866‑425‑4369.

Recall number 05V424000 · Recall details

Trailer hitchesReported August 4, 2000 · 74 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: fifth wheel trailers. There is a lack of a ground to the junction box located under the gooseneck and above the pin box. This could result in a failure to activate the brakes in the event the fifth wheel becomes disengaged from the tow vehicle.
Risk
This condition could cause the trailer brakes to be inoperative during a trailer breakaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a ground wire between the junction box and the trailer frame.

Recall number 00V213000 · Recall details

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