2017 KEYSTONE COUGAR
7 recalls, 3 complaints - 6 TSBs
21V380000 May 24, 2021
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
Defect Description
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Keystone Cougar 368MBI trailers. The frame rails do not have enough cross support, which could cause them to buckle under certain side-load stress conditions.
Consequence
A buckled frame rail can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will add cross braces between each spring hanger and an outrigger between the tires on the off-door side of the vehicle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2021. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall ... Read more
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
17V673000 Oct 25, 2017
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Keystone Cougar western edition recreational trailers. The stabilizer jacks may not have been properly welded to the chassis frame, possibly resulting in the jacks detaching from the trailer during transit.
Consequence
If the stabilizer jacks separate during transit, they could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting of the four stabilizer jacks and install appropriate fasteners, free of charge. The recall began on December 5, 2017. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-306.
17V206000 Mar 27, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2017 Cougar recreational trailers, models 326RDS, 327RKL, 333MKS, 336BHS and 359MBI. These vehicles were built with a manual-resetting 12 volt circuit breaker, which cannot be used in close proximity to the liquid propane storage.
Consequence
If the breaker sparks when it is being manually reset, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers and replace the breaker with one that automatically resets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 29, 2017. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-... Read more
17V147000 Mar 7, 2017
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2017 Cougar and Laredo recreational trailers. The affected vehicles may have been incorrectly equipped with two carbon monoxide detectors instead of one smoke detector and one carbon monoxide detector.
Consequence
Without a smoke detector, in the event of a fire, the trailer occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trailers and install a smoke detector, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2017. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for the recall is 17-279.
16V822000 Nov 14, 2016
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cougar fifth wheel trailers, models 246RLSWE, 268RLSWE, 279RKSWE, 281RDIWE, 283RETWE and 284RDBWE, manufactured August 2, 2016, to October 28, 2016. During installation, the propane gas cross tube manifold that connects the propane... Read more
Consequence
The contact may result in a propane leak, which in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will replace the manifold, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2016. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-269.
16V609000 Aug 22, 2016
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cougar recreational trailers, models CG28SGS17, CG28RDB17, CG28RKS17, CG29RES17, CG29RLI17 and CG28DBI17, manufactured July 15, 2016, to August 3, 2016. The affected trailers have a Federal Identification Tag and Tire and Loading I... Read more
Consequence
If tires of an incorrect load range are installed, tire failure may result, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tires and/or Federal Identification Tag if it is incorrect, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2016. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-262.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
Sep 18, 2025
Incident date: Aug 15, 2025
At highway speed the car erratically shifted and lost power most likely due to cdf drum failure in the transmission. It happens randomly due to a known transmission issue. Can you imagine loosing power at hwy speed with a vehicle full of children?
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 13, 2018
Incident date: Jan 29, 2018
I JUST BOUGHT A NEW 5TH WHEEL COUGAR TRAVEL TRAILER LAST MAY. THE WHOLE BOTTOM FRAME IS BENDING AND DEGRADING BECAUSE I SUSPECT IT WAS MADE WITH CHEAP CHINESE STEEL. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ISSUE AND IS BLAMING IT ON HITTING THE CURB WHICH IS PHYSICALLY IMPOSSIBLE. ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 28, 2017
Incident date: May 10, 2017
BATTERIES ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY NO BATTERY BOXES OR IMPROPER STRAP DOWNS
Technical Service Bulletins, 2017 KEYSTONE COUGAR
6 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
KSB-191007
Dec 10, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
This is the repair instructions for KSB-191007. This process describes the repair where under certain temperature conditions the Norco slide cable system gearbox may leak oil/grease on the slide roof membrane. The KSB describes how to insta
KSB-191007
Dec 10, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is the repair instructions for KSB-191007. This process describes the repair where under certain temperature conditions the Norco slide cable system gearbox may leak oil/grease on the slide roof membrane. The KSB describes how to insta
KSB-191007
Dec 10, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Letter to dealers for KSB-191007. This process describes the repair where under certain temperature conditions the Norco slide cable system gearbox may leak oil/grease on the slide roof membrane. The KSB describes how to install a drip pan
KSB-191007
Dec 10, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Letter to dealers for KSB-191007. This process describes the repair where under certain temperature conditions the Norco slide cable system gearbox may leak oil/grease on the slide roof membrane. The KSB describes how to install a drip pan
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 (current) | 7 | 3 | |
| 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 | 4 | 6 | View |
| 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 |