EquipmentRecall 16V-822 · 2017 Keystone Cougar
Keystone RV Company recall 16V-822 covers 127 2017 Keystone Cougar for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on November 14, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 91% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V822000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The risk
The contact may result in a propane leak, which in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
The 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.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
91%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 2, 2016 to October 28, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.