MERCURY COUGAR 2010: EQUIPMENT

Make : MERCURY Model : COUGAR Year : 2010
Build Dates : 2009-10-05 - 2011-10-24
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 12V355000
Date Owner's Notified: 2012-09-28 Date Received by ODI: 2012-07-26 Date Added to Database: 2012-07-26
Manufacturers Involved: Keystone RV Company
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 12-178
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1012
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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.