KEYSTONE COUGAR 2017: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V822000

Make Model Year
KEYSTONE COUGAR 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-11-15 2016-11-14 2016-11-14

Production Dates: 2016-08-02 - 2016-10-28

Manufacturers Involved: Keystone RV Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16-269

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 127

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Keystone RV Company "Keystone" is recalling certain model year 2017 Cougar fifth wheel trailers, models 246RLSWE, 268RLSWE, 279RKSWE, 281RDIWE, 283RETWE and 284RDBWE, manufactured August 2, 2016, to October 28, 2016. During installation, the propane gas cross tube manifold that connects the propane cylinders may have contacted the fasteners for the floor decking.

Consequence

The contact may result in a propane leak, which in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will replace the manifold, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2016. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-269.

Notes

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.