Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published December 18, 2020
Keystone 2021 Cougar Recalls Solar Prep Wiring Fire Risk
Keystone recalls 2021 Cougar trailers with Solar Prep or OTG Solar Camping Packages due to improper wiring that could cause fire. Owners must have wiring inspected by dealers.
Keystone is recalling certain 2021 Cougar recreational trailers that have Solar Prep or off-the-grid solar camping packages. The wiring to the 12VDC breakers near the battery may not be properly connected to the breaker, which could increase fire risk if a short circuit occurs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80533-keystone-2021-cougar-recalls-solar-prep-wiring-fire-risk.
“Keystone 2021 Cougar Recalls Solar Prep Wiring Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80533-keystone-2021-cougar-recalls-solar-prep-wiring-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V801000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V801000).
Keystone RV Company is recalling certain 2021 Cougar recreational trailers due to a fire risk from improperly connected Solar Prep wiring, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Dec. 18, 2020. Dealers will inspect and remount the wiring free of charge.
Equipped with Solar Prep or off-the-grid "OTG" Solar Camping Package
What to do
Dealers will inspect the installation of the Solar Prep wiring at the circuit breaker mounted close to the battery and remount the wiring if needed, free of charge. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369.
The hazard
Since the Solar Prep wiring is not connected properly to the breaker, an electrical short will increase the risk of a fire. NHTSA has 4 owner complaints on file for the 2021 KEYSTONE COUGAR, with no mention of crashes, fires, injuries or deaths.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Keystone RV Company has 147 other recalls on record since 2009-06-18. Recent recalls include a loose shock bolt risk in the 2024-2026 Montana (2026-05-18), an underbelly detachment risk in the 2026 Montana (2026-04-02) and a fire risk from damaged wiring in the 2026 Montana (2026-03-18). Other recent recalls of similar products include Forest River Cedar Creek Trailer Recall: Fire Risk from Wiring (2026-10-16), Alliance RV Trailer Recall: Fire Risk from Faulty Power Cord Fuse (2026-10-16) and Forest River 2026 Cherokee Recall: Electrical Fire Risk (2026-01-23).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 Cougar trailer has a Solar Prep or off-the-grid 'OTG' Solar Camping Package. The wiring to the 12VDC breakers near the battery may not be properly connected to the breaker.
Brand
Keystone
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Keystone Customer Service
Call 1-866-425-4369 to have your Solar Prep wiring inspected by a dealer.
Have Wiring Inspected
Dealers will check the wiring installation at the circuit breaker near the battery and remount it if needed.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the installation of the Solar Prep wiring at the circuit breaker mounted close to the battery and remount the wiring if needed, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 21-392.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 24 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
2021 Cougar 22MLS, 22RBS, 25RDS, 26RBS, 26RKS, 27RES, 29BHS, 30RKD, 31MBS, 32RLI and 34TSB recreational trailers with Solar Prep or OTG Solar Camping Packages.
Take action
Contact Keystone
We’ve drafted a message you can send Keystone to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V801000 — Keystone 2021 Cougar Recalls Solar Prep Wiring Fire Risk
Hello,
I own a Keystone 2021 Cougar Recalls Solar Prep Wiring Fire Risk that is covered by recall 20V801000 from Keystone.
The official recall notice states: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the installation of the Solar Prep wiring at the circuit breaker mounted close to the battery and remount the wiring if needed, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 21-392.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
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.
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