The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V673000·Announced 2017-10-25

Keystone Recalls 2017-2018 Cougar Trailers Due to Jack Welding Defect

Keystone is recalling 2017-2018 Cougar western edition trailers because stabilizer jacks may detach during transit, creating a road hazard.

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 where components may detach during transit, creating a road hazard that increases the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Keystone RV Company is recalling certain 2017-2018 Keystone Cougar western edition recreational trailers. The stabilizer jacks on these vehicles may not have been properly welded to the chassis frame, which could result in the jacks detaching from the trailer during transit.

If the stabilizer jacks separate while the trailer is being transported, they could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects 1,890 units.

Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting of the four stabilizer jacks and install appropriate fasteners free of charge. The recall began on December 5, 2017. Owners may contact Keystone customer service 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
1,890

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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