Power train: axle assemblyRecall 11V-322 · 2011–2012 Keystone Cougar High Country
KEYSTONE RV COMPANY recall 11V-322 covers 197 2011–2012 Keystone Cougar High Country for a power train: axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on June 13, 2011.
Source: NHTSA recall 11V322000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 COUGAR HIGH COUNTRY TRAVEL TRAILERS PRODUCED FROM NOVEMBER 3, 2010, THROUGH MAY 26, 2011, FOR HAVING 4400 POUND AXLES INSTALLED INSTEAD OF 5200 POUND AXLES. IF A VEHICLE IS LOADED TO THE MAXIMUM STATED GVWR OF 10,000 POUNDS, THE 4400 POUND AXLE WILL BE OVERLOADED.
The risk
OVERLOADING THE AXLE COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE RISK OF AXLE FAILURE, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AXLES WITH THE CORRECT ONES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.
KEYSTON SAFETY RECALL NO. 11-166.OWNERS 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.
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 November 3, 2010 to May 26, 2011. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.