2010 Keystone Cougar problems & recalls

Problem: 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.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

Problem: 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 mode

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 1