NHTSA Safety Recalls
2012 Keystone Cougar Recalls
The 2012 Keystone Cougar has 2 NHTSA safety recalls on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the RV's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Keystone Cougar built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
- Recalls
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 5
- Crashes reported
- 0
- NHTSA crash test
- Not rated
NHTSA campaigns
filed with NHTSA
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2 recalls on the 2012 Keystone Cougar
EQUIPMENT
NHTSA 17V755000- The 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 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
- The risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- The 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.
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
NHTSA 12V355000- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- Over time, the bumper may fail and/or separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injury and property damage.
- The 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.
What owners report about the 2012 Keystone Cougar
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2012 Keystone Cougar with NHTSA.
Most complained about
- Structure3
- Suspension2
- Tires1
- Electrical System1
- Wheels1
- Service Brakes1
Complaints are owner reports, not verified defects, and a popular model collects more of them than a rare one. They show what to ask about, not what is certain to fail.
Checking your own RV
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2012 Keystone Cougar built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN, on a plate near the entry door, inside a cabinet, or on the trailer tongue for a towable, and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the RV is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.