EquipmentRecall 12V-355 · 2010–2012 Keystone Cougar
KEYSTONE RV COMPANY recall 12V-355 covers 1,012 2010–2012 Keystone Cougar for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on July 26, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V355000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Cougar 26SAB and 29RES recreational vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2009, through October 24, 2011. The rear bumper, which holds the spare tire assembly, may experience metal fatigue causing the spare tire to separate from the vehicle.
The risk
Over time, the bumper may fail and/or separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injury and property damage.
The fix
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement kit free of charge. The safety recall began on September 28, 2012. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369.
Keystone's recall campaign number is 12-178.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to 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 October 5, 2009 to October 24, 2011. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.