Keystone 2017 Cougar RV Recall: Propane Leak Fire Risk
Keystone is recalling 2017 Cougar fifth wheel trailers with a propane leak risk that could cause fire if ignited. Owners must have the manifold replaced free of charge by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The contact may result in a propane leak, which in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Keystone is recalling certain 2017 Cougar fifth wheel trailers because a propane gas manifold may have contacted floor decking during installation, creating a risk of propane leaks that could ignite and cause fire. This affects owners who bought the specific models between August 2016 and October 2016. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226124-keystone-2017-cougar-rv-recall-propane-leak-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226124-keystone-2017-cougar-rv-recall-propane-leak-fire-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V822000
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“Keystone 2017 Cougar RV Recall: Propane Leak Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226124-keystone-2017-cougar-rv-recall-propane-leak-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V822000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V822000).
Why it’s dangerous
During installation, the propane gas cross tube manifold might have touched the floor decking fasteners. This could cause a leak that, if ignited by a spark or flame, may lead to a fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of specific 2017 Keystone Cougar fifth wheel trailers purchased between August 2 and October 28, 2016. RV users with propane systems are most at risk due to potential leaks.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Cougar fifth wheel trailer has model numbers 246RLSWE, 268RLSWE, 279RKSWE, 281RDIWE, 283RETWE, or 284RDBWE. The recall covers trailers made between August 2, 2016, and October 28, 2016.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Keystone Customer Service
Call 1-866-425-4369 to schedule a free manifold replacement at a dealer.
Have Manifold Replaced
Dealers will replace the propane gas cross tube manifold at no cost to fix the leak risk.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 1 day.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V822000 (November 14, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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