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2014 Keystone Cougar recalls (4)

4 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2014 Keystone Cougar. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Keystone dealer.

4recalls

4owner complaints

0service bulletins

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2014 Keystone Cougar. Check your Cougar by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2014 Keystone Cougar recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

Equipment · NHTSA 17V755000
Nov 22, 2017Equipment
Problem
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/RMISC-17V755-5127.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix
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.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-307.
Full recall details for 17V755000 →
Suspension · NHTSA 14V120000
Dec 3, 2014Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly
Problem
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cougar, Springdale, Hideout, Passport, and Bullet fifth wheels and travel trailers manufactured January 13, 2014, through February 12,2014. In the affected vehicles, the inner wheel bearings on the axle may have insufficient lubrication.
Risk
With an insufficient amount of lubrication, the wheel bearing and hub may become overheated and the wheel may seize or separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle hubs and bearings for the proper lubrication. Any damaged bearings will be replaced. These repirs will be performed, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2014. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number associated with this recall is 14-202.
Full recall details for 14V120000 →
Suspension · NHTSA 14V146000
Mar 27, 2014Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Hanger/Bracket
Problem
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2014 Summerland, Springdale, Bullet, and Cougar recreational travel trailers and fifth wheels. The affected vehicles may have been built with frame spring hangers that may be brittle and susceptible to fracturing.
Risk
A spring hanger that fractures may result in a loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the spring hanger, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2014. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 14-205.
Full recall details for 14V146000 →
Equipment · NHTSA 13V155000
Apr 23, 2013Equipment
Problem
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 recreational trailers equipped with Dometic 9100 Power Awnings or Weather Pro awnings, awning serial numbers 306xxxx through 314xxxx, manufactured between February 13, 2013, through April 9, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. A damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.
Risk
If the awning unfurls unexpectedly either in transit or while parked, it may increase thre risk of personal injury or a crash.
Fix
Keystone will notify owners and dealers will replace the awning motor, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2013. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's campaign recall number is 13-193.
Full recall details for 13V155000 →

2014 Keystone Cougar complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Keystone Cougar. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

Exterior Lighting2
Electrical System1
Equipment1
Service Brakes1
Structure1
Unknown Or Other1

Public reports · not verified

What people reported

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Keystone Cougar. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.

“WAS DRIVING ON 10 FREEWAY IN CALIFORNIA WAS MOTIONED BY A PASSING CAR THAT WE HAD A PROBLEM WITH SPARE TIRE ON THE BACK OF OUR RV FIFTHWHEEL. WHEN WE PULLED OVER THE SPARE TIRE WAS NEARLY ON THE GROUND.”
2014 KEYSTONE COUGARAug 3, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11115549
“THE ELECTRIC BRAKES HAVE A VERY FLIMSY CONNECTION BEHIND EACH BRAKE PLATE. A VERY SMALL WIRE IS EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS. IN OUR CASE, SOMETHING BROKE THE WIRE AND THE BRAKES FAILED. KEYSTONE HAD THEIR DEALER REPAIR THE WIRE TO ITS ORIGINAL FLIMSY STATE.”
2014 KEYSTONE COUGARJul 18, 2016
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10885443
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KEYSTONE COUGAR RV. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE AWNING MOTOR DETACHED. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO AN RV DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.”
2014 KEYSTONE COUGARJun 22, 2016
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10875842
“WE HAVE A 2014 COUGAR FIFTH WHEEL- MODEL 29RET THE HEAT IN THE INTERIOR LIGHTS HAS ALWAYS BEEN OF CONCERN. SO, I ORDERED LED REPLACEMENTS FOR THE 921 BULBS YOUR INSTALLED.”
2014 KEYSTONE COUGARMay 17, 2016
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10865339

Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.

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2014 Keystone Cougar recalls (4)

4 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2014 Keystone Cougar. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Keystone dealer.

4recalls

4owner complaints

0service bulletins

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2014 Keystone Cougar. Check your Cougar by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2014 Keystone Cougar recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

Equipment · NHTSA 17V755000

Nov 22, 2017Equipment

Problem: 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/RMISC-17V755-5127.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-307.

Full recall details for 17V755000 →

Suspension · NHTSA 14V120000

Dec 3, 2014Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly

Problem: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cougar, Springdale, Hideout, Passport, and Bullet fifth wheels and travel trailers manufactured January 13, 2014, through February 12,2014. In the affected vehicles, the inner wheel bearings on the axle may have insufficient lubrication.
Risk: With an insufficient amount of lubrication, the wheel bearing and hub may become overheated and the wheel may seize or separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle hubs and bearings for the proper lubrication. Any damaged bearings will be replaced. These repirs will be performed, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2014. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number associated with this recall is 14-202.

Full recall details for 14V120000 →

Suspension · NHTSA 14V146000

Mar 27, 2014Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Hanger/Bracket

Problem: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2014 Summerland, Springdale, Bullet, and Cougar recreational travel trailers and fifth wheels. The affected vehicles may have been built with frame spring hangers that may be brittle and susceptible to fracturing.
Risk: A spring hanger that fractures may result in a loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the spring hanger, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2014. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 14-205.

Full recall details for 14V146000 →

Equipment · NHTSA 13V155000

Apr 23, 2013Equipment

Problem: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 recreational trailers equipped with Dometic 9100 Power Awnings or Weather Pro awnings, awning serial numbers 306xxxx through 314xxxx, manufactured between February 13, 2013, through April 9, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. A damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.
Risk: If the awning unfurls unexpectedly either in transit or while parked, it may increase thre risk of personal injury or a crash.
Fix: Keystone will notify owners and dealers will replace the awning motor, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2013. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's campaign recall number is 13-193.

Full recall details for 13V155000 →

What people reported

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Keystone Cougar. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.

“WAS DRIVING ON 10 FREEWAY IN CALIFORNIA WAS MOTIONED BY A PASSING CAR THAT WE HAD A PROBLEM WITH SPARE TIRE ON THE BACK OF OUR RV FIFTHWHEEL. WHEN WE PULLED OVER THE SPARE TIRE WAS NEARLY ON THE GROUND.”

2014 KEYSTONE COUGARAug 3, 2018

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11115549

“THE ELECTRIC BRAKES HAVE A VERY FLIMSY CONNECTION BEHIND EACH BRAKE PLATE. A VERY SMALL WIRE IS EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS. IN OUR CASE, SOMETHING BROKE THE WIRE AND THE BRAKES FAILED. KEYSTONE HAD THEIR DEALER REPAIR THE WIRE TO ITS ORIGINAL FLIMSY STATE.”

2014 KEYSTONE COUGARJul 18, 2016

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10885443

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KEYSTONE COUGAR RV. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE AWNING MOTOR DETACHED. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO AN RV DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.”

2014 KEYSTONE COUGARJun 22, 2016

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10875842

“WE HAVE A 2014 COUGAR FIFTH WHEEL- MODEL 29RET THE HEAT IN THE INTERIOR LIGHTS HAS ALWAYS BEEN OF CONCERN. SO, I ORDERED LED REPLACEMENTS FOR THE 921 BULBS YOUR INSTALLED.”

2014 KEYSTONE COUGARMay 17, 2016

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10865339

Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.