2007 Keystone Cougar problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (4) · Suspension:rear:axle:non-Powered Axle Assembly (1) · Structure:body (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Equipment 2017-11-22 · campaign 17V755000 · 1,205,997 vehicles
Defect: 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 ce
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:other:labels 2011-11-22 · campaign 11V561000 · 805 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
2013-08-02 · Structure:body · 18,500 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 keystone cougar. the contact stated while driving 60 mph he drove over a bumpy road and noticed that the trailer had been affect. he stopped the vehicle and upon further investigation he noticed that the frame had extreme corrosion and began to break away. the vehicle was unable to be used and was shipped back to the con…”
2012-07-27 · Tires · 16,000 mi“experienced rapid loss of air pressure on a bf goodrich commercial t/a lt225/75r16 all season lre tire while traveling on a 4-lane highway. tire was one of a set of 4 installed on a 5th wheel. both myself, as well as the road service that came to my aid, thought the problem was caused by apparent tread separation. the tire was less than 3 years old…”
2010-11-10 · Tires“very violent tire blowout on trailer----this is the second tire blowout under similar circumstances in less then 3 months. both times we were not overloaded and tire pressures were 73 to 75 lbs on the first one and 80lbs on the second blowout. ( i have pictures if you want them). *tr…”
2009-10-14 · Tires · 9,000 mi“while pulling my 5thwheel trailer experienced a very rapid blow-out of r/h rear tire. and extreme damage to the trailer, the tires were powerking towmax st225/75r15 tires the manufacture is gpx international tire corp, two independent tire dealers confirmed it was a defect, and not caused by low tire pressure condition and there was a quarter size…”
2008-12-16 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer“dometic recall on rv refrigerators. *tr…”
2007-08-15 · Suspension:rear:axle:non-Powered Axle Assembly“we bought a 07 cougar keystone travel trailer. this purchase took place at the end of feb. on march 5 we took our new trailer out on our first trip to las vegas nevada for a 3 day nascar weekend. we arrived at our campsite and went to set up. we discovered that we had a bald tire on the rear drivers side, 3 other tires were worn, the back axle w…”
2007-08-07 · Tires · 350 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2007 keystone cougar trailer with milestar st 225/75d-15 tires. he noticed golf-ball sized bubbles on the sidewalls of the tires. the contact stated that his tires were replaced. updated 02-01-08. *kb the consumer stated the tires had very weak sidewalls.…”
2007-07-24 · Fuel System, Other“tl*the contact owns a 2007 keystone cougar rv. the contact stated that there was a horrible smell similar to gasoline fumes in the vehicle, which burned her eyes and nose. the smell worsened in hot weather. her daughter had to run out of the vehicle because her eyes were burning. the contact notified keystone and they stated that it was normal …”
2006-10-09 · Structure“5th wheel trailer is approx. 350 lbs overweight (uvw). the uvw of the trailer according to the sticker posted in the trailer should be 6,050. when brought to 2 public scales, the weight was 6,600 lbs and 6,460 lbs which if loaded to the ccc, would overload the vehicle causing instability. have been in contact with keystone rv. but they have stop…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.