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2005 KEYSTONE COUGAR

3 recalls, 7 complaints - 2 TSBs

17V755000 Nov 22, 2017
EQUIPMENT
Defect 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/RMIS... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.co... Read more
1,205,997 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Keystone RV Company
08V325000 Jul 17, 2008
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING 161,250 MY 2004-2007 FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GA... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
KEYSTONE IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST... Read more
161,250 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
05V424000 Sep 23, 2005
WHEELS:RIM
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEEL RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TREDIT 16" CHROME WHEELS, THE RIMS MAY HAVE POOR WELD QUALITY AND INSUFFICIENT PRESS FIT BETWEEN THE WHEEL RIM AND DISC.
Consequence
THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE RIM. THE WHEEL MAY WOBBLE AND CAUSE A VIBRATION OR THE MOUNTED TIRE COULD LOSE AIR CAUSING THE TIRE TO GO FLAT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
KEYSTONE IS WORKING WITH TREDIT TIRE TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND HAVE THE WHEELS REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 866-425-4369.
834 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: KEYSTONE RV COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

7 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
TIRES3
TIRES:TREAD/BELT1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER1
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:SHACKLE1
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:SHACKLE Oct 28, 2009
Incident date: Oct 23, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KEYSTONE COUGAR TRAILER. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN HE NOTICED THAT BOTH REAR AXLE SHACKLES REAR CENTER HAD FRACTURED. THE SPRINGS HAD EXCESSIVE CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION. HE HAD A CONCERN OF THE POTENTIAL SAFETY... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Oct 21, 2008
Incident date: Oct 8, 2007
WE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON THE REFRIGERATOR IN OUR KEYSTONE COUGAR TRAVEL TRAILER. THE RECALL ONLY BANDAIDS THE PROBLEM. IT DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM AND THAT IS RIDICULOUS. I BOUGHT MY CAMPER BRAND NEW AND HAVE HAD IT FOR 2 YEARS. NOW I HAD TO PAY $400.00 IN LABOR BECAUSE MY COOLANT LEAKED B... Read more
TIRES Feb 14, 2008
Incident date: Jul 10, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KEYSTONE COUGAR. THE VEHICLE HAS TIRECO MISSION, SIZE ST22575R15 TIRES. THE CONTACT NOTICED BULGES IN THE CENTER TIRE. THE TIRE EVENTUALLY BLEW OUT AND CAUSED MINIMAL DAMAGE. ANOTHER BLOWOUT OCCURRED LATER, WHICH CAUSED MORE SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE CONTACT CHANGED THE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 27, 2007
Incident date: Nov 25, 2007
ON NOVEMBER 25, 2007 I WAS CLOSING UP MY KEYSTONE COURGAR TRAVEL TRAILER AFTER HAVING USED IT FOR 4 DAYS. AFTER I SLID IN THE TWO SIDEOUTS ON THE TRAILER I BEGAN TO SMELL RUBBER BURNING AND I BEGAN SEARCHING TO SEE WHAT WAS HAPPENING. I FOUND FLAMES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE TRAILER AT THE AFT END OF W... Read more
Fire
TIRES Jul 12, 2007
Incident date: Jun 16, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KEYSTONE COUGAR. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR THERMO KING TIRE BLEW OUT AND DAMAGED THE PASSENGER SIDE QUARTER PANEL OF THE VEHICLE. THE SPARE TIRE WAS PLACED ON THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER, AFTER DRIVING 500 MILES, THE SPARE BLEW OUT AS WELL. THE ORIGINAL AND... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Sep 15, 2006
Incident date: Sep 15, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED TWO PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRES BLEW OUT. THE TIRES SEPARATED AND SHREDDED. THE TIRES WERE MISSION TIRES. MANUFACTURED BY TIRECO. SIZE: 225/75/R-15. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. UPDATED 10/4/2006 - *NM
TIRES Aug 15, 2006
Incident date: Aug 14, 2006
2005 KEYSTONE COUGAR 281 EFS 5TH WHEEL TRAILER. I HAD A TIRE BLOW OUT WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. I DO NOT KNOW IF I HIT SOMETHING OR THE TIRE JUST FAILED. I DID FIND OUT SOME INTERESTING INFORMATION FROM THE TIRE SHOP. THE GVW OF THE TRAILER IS 10,300 LBS. THE ST225/75R15 TIRES ARE RATED @ 2,540 LBS EACH... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 KEYSTONE COUGAR

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER1
No comms 2021-11 Dec 2, 2021
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for November 2021 for Keystone RV Company.
No comms 2022-02 Mar 1, 2022
351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for February 2022 for Keystone RV Company.

KEYSTONE COUGAR - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KEYSTONE COUGAR across all model years (1999, 2025).

96 Total Recalls
201 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
4 Reported Crashes
6 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

KEYSTONE COUGAR - Year by Year

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2019 8 16 View
2018 4 7 View
2017 7 3 View
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2006 4 6 View
2005 (current) 3 7
2004 3 28 View
2003 2 8 View
2002 1 6 View
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