Every 2019 Keystone Cougar recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Structure · NHTSA 22V209000
Mar 31, 2022Structure:Frame and Members
- Problem
- Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Cougar 29FKD travel trailers. Improper clearance may allow the tires to contact the outrigger, causing damage to the tires.
- Risk
- Damaged tires can fail, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will notch the existing outrigger and install an additional outrigger between the two tires to provide proper clearance, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2022. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 22-430.
Full recall details for 22V209000 →Equipment · NHTSA 21V708000
Sep 13, 2021Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems
- Problem
- Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Dutchmen Aspen Trail, Coleman, Keystone Cougar, Bullet, Passport, Hideout, Springdale, Sprinter, 2019 Keystone Impact, Fuzion, Residence, Retreat, Summerland, and Dutchmen Kodiak recreational vehicles, equipped with Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulators. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.
- Risk
- Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the regulator and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters mailed February 25, 2021. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 21-414.
Full recall details for 21V708000 →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 20V398000
Jul 7, 2020Equipment:Electrical
- Problem
- Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Keystone Carbon, Cougar, Fuzion, Impact and Raptor fifth-wheel trailers equipped with a Furrion over the air (OTA) wing-style television antenna. The antenna may separate from the mounting base during transit, becoming a road hazard.
- Risk
- If the antenna detaches from the trailer while moving it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Furrion wing-style antenna with a Winegard dome-style antenna, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2020. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 20-381.
Full recall details for 20V398000 →Power Train · NHTSA 18V843000
Nov 28, 2018Power Train:Axle Hubs
- Problem
- Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Keystone Cougar, Outback, Passport, Springdale, Bullet and Hideout recreational trailers and 2019 Dutchmen Aerolite and Atlas recreational trailers. The inner hub bearings of the axles may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to overheat and fail.
- Risk
- If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2019. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-340.
Full recall details for 18V843000 →Suspension · NHTSA 18V723000
Oct 15, 2018Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly
- Problem
- Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Dutchmen Aerolite and Atlas, Keystone Bullet, Laredo, Cougar, Hideout, Passport and Springdale, and Crossroads Sunset fifth wheels and travel trailers. The axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat.
- Risk
- If the bearing cup is not installed it could lead to a bearing failure, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect axles for hub clearance. If the hub clearance is not sufficient, appropriate parts will be provided to correct the defect, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-334.
Full recall details for 18V723000 →Equipment · NHTSA 18V383000
Jul 6, 2018Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
- Problem
- Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Keystone Cougar recreational trailers equipped with an outdoor propane grill. The outdoor propane grill is installed in a wooden assembly that may not have enough clearance from the heated area.
- Risk
- If the wooden assembly is exposed to high temperatures, there would be an increased risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wooden assembly with a metal assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-322.
Full recall details for 18V383000 →Equipment · NHTSA 18V320000
May 16, 2018Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
- Problem
- Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Keystone Cougar fifth-wheel trailers, models 28SGS and 27RLS. The propane compartment may not have been sealed properly during manufacturing, which if there were a propane leak, could allow the propane gas to seep into the living quarters.
- Risk
- A propane leak into the living area can increase the risk of injury or fire.
- Fix
- Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will seal the inside of the LP compartment along the floor line and side wall, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-321.
Full recall details for 18V320000 →
2019 Keystone Cougar complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Keystone Cougar. Keystone has issued at least 9 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
- Equipment4
- Structure4
- Suspension4
- Electrical System1
- Parking Brake1
- Power Train1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (9)
- Structure (1)
Read Keystone Cougar owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Keystone Cougar. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“2019 KEYSTONE COUGAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 21V-380. THE CONSUMER STATED WANTS CAMPING WORLD TO RESCIND THE SALE OF THE RV, AND SATISFY THE OUTSTANDING BALANCE DUE UNDER THE SECURITY AGREEMENT AND REIMBURSED FOR THE EXPENSES INCURRED RELATING TO THE RV.”
2019 KEYSTONE COUGARNov 21, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11494390
“The contact owns a 2019 Keystone Cougar Fifth Wheel RV. The contact stated that while driving she was notified by another driver that the RV was leaning to the right and that the tires were not touching the roadway.”
2019 KEYSTONE COUGARJul 7, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11472738
“The contact owns a 2019 Keystone Cougar. The contact was attempting to remove debris from the roof of the RV; while climbing up the attached ladder, the roof mount screws to the ladder failed causing the left side of the ladder to detach from the roof and become unsecured.”
2019 KEYSTONE COUGARJun 29, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11471503
“The contact owns a 2019 Keystone Cougar. The contact noticed that the antenna was missing from the trailer. The dealer was not contacted. The antenna was not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.”
2019 KEYSTONE COUGARFeb 28, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11454523
“The contact owns a 2019 Keystone Cougar. The contact stated that upon exiting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the fiberglass outside of one of the rear slides was cracked. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with the fiberglass needing to be replaced.”
2019 KEYSTONE COUGARJul 23, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11426127
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