Keystone 2017 Cougar Recreational Trailers: Incorrect Tire Load Range Risk
Keystone is recalling 2017 Cougar recreational trailers with incorrect tire load range information that may cause tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Keystone is recalling certain 2017 Cougar recreational trailers that may have been installed with tires of the wrong load range. This could lead to tire failure, loss of vehicle control, and an increased risk of crash. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226125-keystone-2017-cougar-recreational-trailers-incorrect-tire-load-range-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226125-keystone-2017-cougar-recreational-trailers-incorrect-tire-load-range-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V609000
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“Keystone 2017 Cougar Recreational Trailers: Incorrect Tire Load Range Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226125-keystone-2017-cougar-recreational-trailers-incorrect-tire-load-range-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V609000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V609000).
Why it’s dangerous
If tires with an incorrect load range are installed, the tires may fail under normal use. This could cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, especially when traveling on roads with varying conditions.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Keystone Cougar recreational trailers with model numbers CG28SGS17, CG28RDB17, CG28RKS17, CG29RES17, CG29RLI17, and CG28DBI17 manufactured between July 15, 2016 and August 3, 2016 are affected. Trailer owners who have been fitted with tires of the wrong load range are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for a Federal Identification Tag with incorrect tire and loading information on your 2017 Cougar trailer. The affected models have specific model numbers: CG28SGS17, CG28RDB17, CG28RKS17, CG29RES17, CG29RLI17, and CG28DBI17.
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What to do — step by step
Check Tire Information
Verify the tire load range on your trailer's Federal Identification Tag and Tire and Loading Information Label.
Contact Keystone Customer Service
Reach out to Keystone at 1-866-425-4369 to arrange free tire replacement or Federal Identification Tag correction.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 18 days.
- 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 #16V609000 (August 22, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 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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