The 2009 Keystone Cougar has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,209,695 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT17V7550002017-11-221,205,997 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…
EQUIPMENT11V5610002011-11-22805 affected
Defect
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,…
Consequence
OVERINFLATING TIRES INCREASES THE RISK OF TIRE FAILURE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
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.
TIRES10V0630002010-02-252,893 affected
Defect
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 COUGAR AND LAREDO TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEEL VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE EXPERIENCED A LIMITED NUMBER OF FAILURES WITH ITS SPARE TIRE CARRIERS IN PARTICULAR, THE SPARE TIRE CARRIERS, WHEN COMBINED WITH A 16" SPARE TIRE AND WHEN INSTALLED ON THE BUMPER OF A SLIDE OUT…
Consequence
IF THE TIRE CARRIER FAILS CAUSING THE TIRE TO COME LOOSE, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
THE REMEDY IS TO REPLACE THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER WITH A NEW SPARE TIRE CARRIER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ONMARCH 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.
Complaints by component
STRUCTURE
2
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
2
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints6
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The welds on the spare tire carrier start tearing from it being tightened to much to the rear bumper causing the spare tire to start leaning in a back position. If the carrier is not replaced , the spare tire will fall off when the welds completely brake (this is likely to happen when the vehicle…”
“The welds on the spare tire carrier start tearing from it being tightened to much to the rear bumper causing the spare tire to start leaning in a back position. If the carrier is not replaced , the spare tire will fall off when the welds completely brake (this is likely to happen when the vehicle…”
“Hello, I purchased a 2009 keystone cougar 318sab on june 7, 2013. During the final walk thru inspection, I noticed the spare tire carrier was cracked and the tire wobbling around. The dealer, ruff's rv in euclid, oh said they would try to get me a new spare tire carrier. A few weeks has gone by,…”
“Hello, I purchased a 2009 keystone cougar 318sab on june 7, 2013. During the final walk thru inspection, I noticed the spare tire carrier was cracked and the tire wobbling around. The dealer, ruff's rv in euclid, oh said they would try to get me a new spare tire carrier. A few weeks has gone by,…”
“While traveling at 60 mph, I observed trailer was sitting lower than normal and close to bed of truck. On stopping and inspecting I observed pin box was tilted upward and no longer level. Immediately stopped and disconnected trailer. Inspected pinbox at frame and found steel tearing away from…”
“The area of the frame where the pin box attaches failed. According to the repair shop, the welds were not done correctly when it was manufactured. Multiple areas of poor weld penetration were evident in the frame failure area, and the resulting failure allowed the hitch to disconnect from 75% of…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2009 Keystone Cougar as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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