Recalls for your 2011 Keystone Cougar

Recalls for 2011 Keystone Cougar

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From my first trip out with the new fifth-wheel... Yreka RV Park, May, 2010.

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT


Posted on: 2010-10-13
Description
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.

Consequence
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.  

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Keystone safety recall no.  10-148.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 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2011-02-15
Description
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.  

Consequence
Over time diminished braking capacity could lead to an increased risk of property damage and/or personal injury.

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Keyston rv safety recall no.  11-162.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 #3 - WHEELS


Posted on: 2010-12-03
Description
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.

Consequence
There could be a potential wheel failure and wheel loss increasing the risk of a crash, or personal injury.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Keystone safety recall no.  10-157.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 #4 - TRAILER HITCHES


Posted on: 2011-01-05
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Keystone safety recall no.  10-156.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 #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS


Posted on: 2010-12-07
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Keystone safety recall no.  10-152.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 #6 - STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS


Posted on: 2012-07-26
Description
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.

Consequence
Over time, the bumper may fail and/or separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injury and property damage.  

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Keystone's recall campaign number is 12-178.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #7 - TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE


Posted on: 2012-07-26
Description
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.

Consequence
Over time, the bumper may fail and/or separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injury and property damage.  

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Keystone's recall campaign number is 12-178.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #8 - EQUIPMENT


Posted on: 2012-07-26
Description
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.

Consequence
Over time, the bumper may fail and/or separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injury and property damage.  

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Keystone's recall campaign number is 12-178.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #9 - EQUIPMENT


Posted on: 2017-11-29
Description
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: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17v755-5127.pdf.  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: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf

Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #10 - EQUIPMENT


Posted on: 2017-11-29
Description
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: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17v755-5127.pdf.  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: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf

Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.