The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V355000·Announced 2012-07-26

Keystone Recalls 2010-2012 Cougar RVs Due to Rear Bumper Fatigue

Keystone RV Company is recalling 2010-2012 Cougar models because the rear bumper holding the spare tire may fail due to metal fatigue.

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 (rear bumper failure) that poses a 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 2010-2012 Cougar 26SAB and 29RES recreational vehicles manufactured between October 5, 2009, and October 24, 2011. The recall involves 1,012 vehicles.

The rear bumper, which holds the spare tire assembly, may experience metal fatigue. Over time, this can cause the bumper to fail or separate from the vehicle, potentially causing the spare tire to detach. This defect increases the risk of personal injury and property damage.

The safety recall began on September 28, 2012. Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement kit free of charge. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KEYSTONE COUGAR
Brand
KEYSTONE
Manufacturer
KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1,012

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 (1)

  • COUGAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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