2006 KEYSTONE COUGAR
4 recalls, 6 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
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
06V145000 May 2, 2006
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
CERTAIN TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS MAY HAVE A DEFICIENT AXLE WELD JOINT BETWEEN THE AXLE TUBE AND SPINDLE.
Consequence
THE SPINDLE WILL SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE TUBE AND THE WHEEL AND HUB ASSEMBLY WILL COME OFF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE AXLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.
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.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 2 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 6, 2017
Incident date: Jun 24, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KEYSTONE COUGAR 314 EFS RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END COLLAPSED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SOUTH COUNTRY RV REPAIR (541-863-3826) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT FRAME AND KINGPIN SEPARATED DUE TO POOR METAL AND WELDING. THE RV WAS RE... Read more
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Sep 17, 2012
Incident date: Jul 17, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KEYSTONE COUGAR FIFTH WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE FRESHWATER TANK PUNCTURE THROUGH. THE TRAILER WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO VERIFIED THAT THE BOLTS PUNCTURED HOLES IN THE TANK AND AS A RESULT, THE TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER MAD... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Feb 27, 2009
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
2006 KEYSTONE COUGAR FIFTH WHEEL WITH DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR PROBLEM. *NJ WHEN THE CONSUMER INSPECTED THE REFRIGERATOR, HE DISCOVERED A YELLOW RESIDUE AT THE REAR OF THE UNIT. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY CUSTOMER SERVICE THEY WOULD ONLY PAY TO HAVE A KIT INSTALLED, NOT TO REPAIR THE REFRIGERATOR. ... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Jul 22, 2008
Incident date: Jul 14, 2008
WAITING ON DOMETIC REPAIR APPROVAL, HAS BEEN SINCE JULY 14,2008 FIRST TIME I CALLED. CALLED ON JULY 21, 2008 AND AGAIN ON JULY 22, 2008 TRYING TO FIND OUT WHEN WE ARE GOING TO BE APPROVED FOR REPAIR SERVICE AT OUR CAMPSITE FOR OUR DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR. NEED REFRIGERATOR RUNNING TO KEEP MEDICATION TH... Read more
STRUCTURE
Aug 18, 2006
Incident date: Mar 1, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE TRAVEL TRAILER HAD A FORMALDEHYDE SMELL COMING FROM THE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL. THE FORMALDEHYDE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO BE SICK FOR ONE WEEK AND THE EPA STATED THAT FORMALDEHYDE COULD CAUSE CANCER AND RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE TRAILER HAD THIS ... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 9, 2006
Incident date: Aug 5, 2006
TREAD PEELED THE TIRE ON MY 5TH WHEEL CAMPER WITH LESS THAN 1,000 MILES ON IT. THE TIRE IS A MISSION ST235/80R16 LOAD RANGE E MANUFACTURED IN THE 33RD WEEK OF '05. THE TIRE NEVER ACTUALLY WENT FLAT (I PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY AND CHANGED IT.) THE FAILURE CAUSED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO MY CAMPER. I ... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2006 KEYSTONE COUGAR
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
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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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2022 | 6 | 3 | View |
| 2021 | 7 | 4 | View |
| 2020 | 8 | 5 | View |
| 2019 | 8 | 16 | View |
| 2018 | 4 | 7 | View |
| 2017 | 7 | 3 | View |
| 2016 | 2 | 9 | View |
| 2015 | 3 | 7 | View |
| 2014 | 4 | 7 | View |
| 2013 | 2 | 7 | View |
| 2012 | 2 | 9 | View |
| 2011 | 7 | 12 | View |
| 2010 | 4 | 15 | View |
| 2009 | 3 | 6 | View |
| 2008 | 3 | 15 | View |
| 2007 | 6 | 11 | View |
| 2006 (current) | 4 | 6 | |
| 2005 | 3 | 7 | View |
| 2004 | 3 | 28 | View |
| 2003 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | View |