SuspensionRecall 06V-257 · 2007 Keystone Cougar
KEYSTONE RV COMPANY recall 06V-257 covers 72 2007 Keystone Cougar for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on July 14, 2006.
Source: NHTSA recall 06V257000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AXLE SPRINGS THAT WERE RATED FOR 4400 LBS. PER AXLE INSTEAD OF 52OO LBS.
The risk
THE AXLE SPRINGS MAY FAIL DUE TO BEING OVERLOADED IF THE VEHICLE IS LOADED BEYOND THE CAPACITY OF THE SPRINGS.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE AXLE SPRING WITH SPRINGS RATED AT 5200 LBS. PER AXLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.
KEYSTONE RECALL NO. 06-072.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 3, 2006 to June 15, 2006. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.