Keystone Recalls 2008-2010 Laredo and Cougar Trailers for Spare Tire Carrier Defect
Keystone RV is recalling 2008-2010 Laredo and Cougar trailers because spare tire carriers may break, causing the tire to fall off and posing injury risks.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (spare tire carrier failure) with reported failures and an increased risk of personal injury and property damage, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Keystone RV Company is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Laredo and Cougar trailers and fifth wheel vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the spare tire carriers. When combined with a 16-inch spare tire and installed on the bumper of a slide-out bike/storage rack, these carriers may break or crack over time, causing the spare tire to fall off.
If the tire carrier fails and the tire comes loose, there is an increased risk of personal injury and property damage. The source text notes that a limited number of failures have been experienced with these carriers.
The safety recall began on March 8, 2010. Owners should contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369 to have the spare tire carrier replaced with a new one free of charge. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit safercar.gov for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- KEYSTONE LAREDO, COUGAR
- Brand
- KEYSTONE
- Manufacturer
- KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
- Category
- Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
- Affected units
- 2,893
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- LAREDO
- COUGAR
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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