DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2011-06-14DescriptionKeystone is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 cougar high country travel trailers produced from november 3, 2010, through may 26, 2011, for having 4400 pound axles installed instead of 5200 pound axles. If a vehicle is loaded to the maximum stated gvwr of 10,000 pounds, the 4400 pound axle will be overloaded.
ConsequenceOverloading the axle could lead to an increase risk of axle failure, property damage and/or vehicle crash.
Corrective ActionDealers will replace the axles with the correct ones free of charge. The safety recall began on july 7, 2011. Owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369.
NotesKeyston safety recall no. 11-166.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to
http://www.safercar.gov .
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Posted on: 2010-06-03DescriptionKeystone rv is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 cougar high country fifth wheels manufactured from april 15 through may 3, 2010. The rear bedroom is missing an egress window.
ConsequenceIn the event an emergency evacuation is necessary, not having the egress window will increase the risk of personal injury.
Corrective ActionKeystone rv will notify owners and the currently installed window will be replaced with an egress window free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during july 2010. Owners may contact keystone at 1-866-425-4369.
NotesKeystone rv's recall campaign number is 10-140.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to
http://www.safercar.gov.