KEYSTONE COUGAR 2012: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V355000

Make Model Year
KEYSTONE COUGAR 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-09-28 2012-07-26 2012-07-26

Production Dates: 2009-10-05 - 2011-10-24

Manufacturers Involved: Keystone RV Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 12-178

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1012

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Keystone RV Company "Keystone" is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Cougar 26SAB and 29RES recreational vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2009, through October 24, 2011. The rear bumper, which holds the spare tire assembly, may experience metal fatigue causing the spare tire to separate from the vehicle.

Consequence

Over time, the bumper may fail and/or separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injury and property damage.

Remedy

Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement kit free of charge. The safety recall began on September 28, 2012. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369.

Notes

Keystone's recall campaign number is 12-178.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.