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SevereNHTSA·19V689000·Announced 2019-09-30

Keystone Recalls 2020 Cougar Fifth Wheels and Travel Trailers for Wiring Defect

Keystone is recalling 2020 Cougar fifth wheels and travel trailers because incorrect solar wiring may cause an electrical short circuit and fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a defect that increases the risk of a fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural/functional defects posing severe risks.

Plain-English summary

Keystone RV Company is recalling certain 2020 Cougar fifth wheels and travel trailers due to a defect in the electrical system. The wiring for the solar preparation kit may have been incorrectly wired to the wrong side of the 12V breaker. This error could potentially allow an electrical short circuit to occur if the wiring is damaged.

An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire. The recall covers 2020 model year vehicles, specifically the following models: 22RBS, 23MLS, 25RES, 26RBS, 26RKS, 27RES, 27SAB, 27SGS, 29BHS, 29FKD, 29RLD, 30RKD, 31MBS, 32RDB, 32RLI, and 34TSB.

The recall began on October 25, 2019. Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the installation of the solar preparation wiring, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 19-361. 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.

The recalled product

Product
KEYSTONE COUGAR
Brand
KEYSTONE
Manufacturer
Keystone RV Company
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
379

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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