KEYSTONE COUGAR 2011: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 11V094000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KEYSTONE | COUGAR | 2011 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2011-02-18 | 2011-02-10 | 2011-02-15 |
Production Dates: 2010-12-02 - 2011-01-21
Manufacturers Involved: Keystone RV Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 11-162
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 469
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 COUGAR AND LAREDO TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE AXLES ARE INSTALLED BACKWARDS CAUSING A SLIGHT REDUCTION IN BRAKING TORQUE AND SHORTENED BRAKE LINING SERVICE LIFE.
OVER TIME DIMINISHED BRAKING CAPACITY COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXLES TO VERIFY THE BRAKE WIRES ARE ON THE OFF-DOOR SIDE. IF THEY ARE NOT, THE AXLES WILL BE REMOVED AND REVERSED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.
KEYSTON RV SAFETY RECALL NO. 11-162.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
