NHTSA Campaign 12V355000

STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

Issued by KEYSTONE RV COMPANY · Reported Jul 26, 2012 · 1,012 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

Over time, the bumper may fail and/or separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injury and property damage.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KEYSTONE COUGAR 2010 1,012
KEYSTONE COUGAR 2011 1,012
KEYSTONE COUGAR 2012 1,012

Source: NHTSA Campaign 12V355000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.