Every 2017 Keystone Cougar recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Structure · NHTSA 21V380000
May 24, 2021Structure:Frame and Members
- Problem
- Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Keystone Cougar 368MBI trailers. The frame rails do not have enough cross support, which could cause them to buckle under certain side-load stress conditions.
- Risk
- A buckled frame rail can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will add cross braces between each spring hanger and an outrigger between the tires on the off-door side of the vehicle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2021. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 21-411.
Full recall details for 21V380000 →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 →Equipment · NHTSA 17V673000
Oct 25, 2017Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
- Problem
- Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Keystone Cougar western edition recreational trailers. The stabilizer jacks may not have been properly welded to the chassis frame, possibly resulting in the jacks detaching from the trailer during transit.
- Risk
- If the stabilizer jacks separate during transit, they could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting of the four stabilizer jacks and install appropriate fasteners, free of charge. The recall began on December 5, 2017. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-306.
Full recall details for 17V673000 →Equipment · NHTSA 17V147000
Jul 3, 2017Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
- Problem
- Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2017 Cougar and Laredo recreational trailers. The affected vehicles may have been incorrectly equipped with two carbon monoxide detectors instead of one smoke detector and one carbon monoxide detector.
- Risk
- Without a smoke detector, in the event of a fire, the trailer occupants have an increased risk of injury.
- Fix
- Keystone will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trailers and install a smoke detector, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2017. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for the recall is 17-279.
Full recall details for 17V147000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 17V206000
Mar 27, 2017Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses and Circuit Breakers
- Problem
- Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2017 Cougar recreational trailers, models 326RDS, 327RKL, 333MKS, 336BHS and 359MBI. These vehicles were built with a manual-resetting 12 volt circuit breaker, which cannot be used in close proximity to the liquid propane storage.
- Risk
- If the breaker sparks when it is being manually reset, it can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers and replace the breaker with one that automatically resets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 29, 2017. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-282.
Full recall details for 17V206000 →Equipment · NHTSA 16V822000
Nov 14, 2016Equipment
- Problem
- Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cougar fifth wheel trailers, models 246RLSWE, 268RLSWE, 279RKSWE, 281RDIWE, 283RETWE and 284RDBWE, manufactured August 2, 2016, to October 28, 2016. During installation, the propane gas cross tube manifold that connects the propane cylinders may have contacted the fasteners for the floor decking.
- Risk
- The contact may result in a propane leak, which in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 16V822000 →Equipment · NHTSA 16V609000
Aug 22, 2016Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cougar recreational trailers, models CG28SGS17, CG28RDB17, CG28RKS17, CG29RES17, CG29RLI17 and CG28DBI17, manufactured July 15, 2016, to August 3, 2016. The affected trailers have a Federal Identification Tag and Tire and Loading Information Label with incorrect information. Additionally, tires with the wrong load range may have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 16V609000 →
2017 Keystone Cougar complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Keystone Cougar. Keystone has issued at least 2 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Structure2
- Electrical System1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (2)
- Structure (2)
Public reports · not verifiedWhat people reported
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Keystone Cougar. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The contact owns a 2017 Keystone Cougar Trailer. The contact stated that the slide island was leaning and the flooring in the middle of the RV was unstable.”
2017 KEYSTONE COUGARSep 18, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11688194
“I JUST BOUGHT A NEW 5TH WHEEL COUGAR TRAVEL TRAILER LAST MAY. THE WHOLE BOTTOM FRAME IS BENDING AND DEGRADING BECAUSE I SUSPECT IT WAS MADE WITH CHEAP CHINESE STEEL. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ISSUE AND IS BLAMING IT ON HITTING THE CURB WHICH IS PHYSICALLY IMPOSSIBLE.”
2017 KEYSTONE COUGARFeb 13, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11072727
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