How many recalls does the 2006 Keystone Cougar have?

The 2006 Keystone Cougar has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2006 Keystone Cougar has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2006 Keystone Cougar?

Of 6 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is equipment.

2006 Keystone Cougar Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2006 Keystone Cougar has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,368,166 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the equipment. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 17V755000 2017-11-22 1,205,997 affected

Defect

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling various 2003-2018 Crossroads, Dutchmen, and Keystone recreational trailers equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V755-5127.pdf.…

Consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Keystone will notify owners and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-574-535-2100, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on…

EQUIPMENT 08V325000 2008-07-17 161,250 affected

Defect

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

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

Remedy

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…

SUSPENSION 06V145000 2006-05-02 85 affected

Defect

CERTAIN TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS MAY HAVE A DEFICIENT AXLE WELD JOINT BETWEEN THE AXLE TUBE AND SPINDLE.

Consequence

THE SPINDLE WILL SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE TUBE AND THE WHEEL AND HUB ASSEMBLY WILL COME OFF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE AXLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.

WHEELS 05V424000 2005-09-23 834 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEEL RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TREDIT 16" CHROME WHEELS, THE RIMS MAY HAVE POOR WELD QUALITY AND INSUFFICIENT PRESS FIT BETWEEN THE WHEEL RIM AND DISC.

Consequence

THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE RIM. THE WHEEL MAY WOBBLE AND CAUSE A VIBRATION OR THE MOUNTED TIRE COULD LOSE AIR CAUSING THE TIRE TO GO FLAT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

KEYSTONE IS WORKING WITH TREDIT TIRE TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND HAVE THE WHEELS REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 866-425-4369.

Complaints by component

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

STRUCTURE

STRUCTURE:BODY

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

Total complaints6

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 keystone cougar 314 efs rv. The contact stated that the front end collapsed while driving 60 mph. The vehicle was taken to south country rv repair [REDACTED]) where it was diagnosed that the front frame and kingpin separated due to poor metal and welding. The rv was…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2017-06-24

“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 keystone cougar fifth wheel. The contact stated that the bolts that hold the freshwater tank puncture through. The trailer was taken to the dealer who verified that the bolts punctured holes in the tank and as a result, the tank needed to be replaced. The manufacturer…”

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · reported 2012-07-17

“Waiting on dometic repair approval, has been since july 14,2008 first time I called. Called on july 21, 2008 and again on july 22, 2008 trying to find out when we are going to be approved for repair service at our campsite for our dometic refrigerator. Need refrigerator running to keep medication…”

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER · reported 2008-07-14

“Tread peeled the tire on my 5th wheel camper with less than 1,000 miles on it. The tire is a mission st235/80r16 load range e manufactured in the 33rd week of '05. The tire never actually went flat (I pulled over immediately and changed it.) the failure caused significant damage to my camper. I…”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2006-08-05

“Dt*: the contact stated the travel trailer had a formaldehyde smell coming from the construction material. The formaldehyde caused the contact to be sick for one week and the epa stated that formaldehyde could cause cancer and respiratory problems. The dealer determined that the trailer had this…”

STRUCTURE · reported 2006-03-01

“2006 keystone cougar fifth wheel with dometic refrigerator problem. *nj when the consumer inspected the refrigerator, he discovered a yellow residue at the rear of the unit. The consumer was informed by customer service they would only pay to have a kit installed, not to repair the refrigerator. *jb”

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER · reported 1901-01-01