2009 Keystone Cougar problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires:temporary/Emergency Spare Tire (2) · Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
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.
Tires:temporary/Emergency Spare Tire 2010-02-25 · campaign 10V063000 · 2,893 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
2014-05-15 · Tires:temporary/Emergency Spare Tire · 1,000 mi“the welds on the spare tire carrier start tearing from it being tightened to much to the rear bumper causing the spare tire to start leaning in a back position. if the carrier is not replaced , the spare tire will fall off when the welds completely brake (this is likely to happen when the vehicle is in motion) . *tr…”
2013-07-27 · Tires:temporary/Emergency Spare Tire“hello, i purchased a 2009 keystone cougar 318sab on june 7, 2013. during the final walk thru inspection, i noticed the spare tire carrier was cracked and the tire wobbling around. the dealer, ruff's rv in euclid, oh said they would try to get me a new spare tire carrier. a few weeks has gone by, and i have no replacement carrier. i then searched on…”
2012-04-10 · Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields · 5,000 mi“while traveling at 60 mph, i observed trailer was sitting lower than normal and close to bed of truck. on stopping and inspecting i observed pin box was tilted upward and no longer level. immediately stopped and disconnected trailer. inspected pinbox at frame and found steel tearing away from frame at welds. further inspection through removal of sh…”
2011-08-05 · Unknown Or Other · 10,000 mi“the area of the frame where the pin box attaches failed. according to the repair shop, the welds were not done correctly when it was manufactured. multiple areas of poor weld penetration were evident in the frame failure area, and the resulting failure allowed the hitch to disconnect from 75% of one frame rail and about 50% of the remaining frame…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.