2007 Keystone Cougar Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V561000
Manufacturer: KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 11-171
Manufactured Begin Date: May 12th, 2006
Manufactured End Date: February 12th, 2009
Date of Owner Notification: February 19th, 2012

Defect Summary:
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 COUGAR FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 12, 2006, THROUGH FEBRUARY 12, 2009, FOR INCORRECT INFORMATION ON THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION TAG AND TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A LABEL THAT LISTS THE MAXIMUM TIRE PRESSURE OF 80PSI INSTEAD OF THE CORRECT MAXIMUM PRESSURE OF 65PSI.

Consequence Summary:
OVERINFLATING TIRES INCREASES THE RISK OF TIRE FAILURE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Corrective Summary:
KEYSTONE WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.

Recall Notes:
KEYSTONE SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS 11-171.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 .

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V325000
Manufacturer: KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 08-111
Manufactured Begin Date: June 1st, 2003
Manufactured End Date: April 30th, 2007
Date of Owner Notification: September 30th, 2008

Defect Summary:
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING 161,250 MY 2004-2007 FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

Consequence Summary:
IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Corrective Summary:
KEYSTONE IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.

Recall Notes:
KEYSTONE RECALL NO. 08-111.CUSTOMERS 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V346000
Manufacturer: KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 06-075
Manufactured Begin Date: July 24th, 2006
Manufactured End Date: August 25th, 2006
Date of Owner Notification: September 14th, 2006

Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE AXLE SPRING SHACKLE NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED.

Consequence Summary:
IF THE NUTS ARE NOT TIGHTENED CORRECTLY, THE SUSPENSION BOLTS COULD LOOSEN AND COME OFF WHILE DRIVING WHICH COULD LEAD TO POOR VEHICLE HANDLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SHACKLE NUT TORQUE AND CORRECT IT, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE RV AT 1-866-425-4369.

Recall Notes:
KEYSTONE RV RECALL NO. 06-075.CUSTOMERS 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V318000
Manufacturer: KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 06-074
Date of Owner Notification: September 14th, 2006

Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, THE FURNACE AIR INTAKE WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED. THE AIR INTAKE MAY DRAW AIR FROM INSIDE THE UNIT (INSTEAD OF FRESH OUTSIDE AIR) WHICH CAN CAUSE IMPROPER GAS/AIR MIXTURE AND INEFFICIENT COMBUSTION. ALSO, IF THE TRANSITION TUBE HITS THE FURNACE AIR INTAKE TUBE END TO END, INSTEAD OF OVERLAPPING, THE PRESSURE CAN PUSH THE FURNACE INTAKE TUBE INTO THE BLOWER HOUSING/WHEEL.

Consequence Summary:
SOOT CAN ACCUMULATE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE UNIT AT THE FURNACE EXHAUST VENT AND THE BLOWER HOUSING/WHEEL COULD BIND CAUSING RUBBING AND POSSIBLE FAILURE.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND VERIFY THE TRANSITION PIPE IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY AND REPAIR IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE RV AT 1-866-425-4369.

Recall Notes:
KEYSTONE RV RECALL NO. 06-074.CUSTOMERS 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V257000
Manufacturer: KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 06-072
Manufactured Begin Date: May 3rd, 2006
Manufactured End Date: June 15th, 2006
Date of Owner Notification: August 3rd, 2006

Defect Summary:
CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AXLE SPRINGS THAT WERE RATED FOR 4400 LBS. PER AXLE INSTEAD OF 52OO LBS.

Consequence Summary:
THE AXLE SPRINGS MAY FAIL DUE TO BEING OVERLOADED IF THE VEHICLE IS LOADED BEYOND THE CAPACITY OF THE SPRINGS.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE AXLE SPRING WITH SPRINGS RATED AT 5200 LBS. PER AXLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.

Recall Notes:
KEYSTONE RECALL NO. 06-072.CUSTOMERS 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.