The 2011 Keystone Cougar has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,219,054 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires. 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…
EQUIPMENT12V3550002012-07-261,012 affected
Defect
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.
POWER TRAIN11V0940002011-02-10469 affected
Defect
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 COUGAR AND LAREDO TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE AXLES ARE INSTALLED BACKWARDS CAUSING A SLIGHT REDUCTION IN BRAKING TORQUE AND SHORTENED BRAKE LINING SERVICE LIFE.
Consequence
OVER TIME DIMINISHED BRAKING CAPACITY COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXLES TO VERIFY THE BRAKE WIRES ARE ON THE OFF-DOOR SIDE. IF THEY ARE NOT, THE AXLES WILL BE REMOVED AND REVERSED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.
TRAILER HITCHES11V0020002011-01-041,086 affected
Defect
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 COUGAR, LAREDO AND OUTBACK TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH LIPPERT COMPONENT HITCH COUPLERS FOR LACK OF INDENTATION ON THE FORWARD EDGE OF THE COUPLER.
Consequence
IF THE COUPLER IS LACKING THE INDENT IT WILL LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF TRAILER SEPARATION FROM THE HITCH BALL WHILE TOWING RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS ARE ASKED TO INSPECT THE HITCH COUPLER FOR THE CORRECT STAMPING. IF THE HITCH COUPLER IS NOT FORMED CORRECTLY ARRANGEMENTS WILL BE MADE TO REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SPRINTER, COUGAR AND FUZION TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SIEMENS AND MURRAY ONE INCH PLUG-IN CIRCUIT BREAKERS. THE "SPRING CLIP" PLUG-IN ASSEMBLY MAY BREAK OR FAIL TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT FORCE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE PANEL BOARD.
Consequence
THIS COULD LEAD TO EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE, ARCING OR THERMAL DAMAGE AT THE CONNECTION POINT AND POTENTIAL DAMAGE TO THE PANEL BOARD'S ELECTRICAL INSULATION WHICH COULD LEAD TO FIRE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BREAKERS AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.
WHEELS10V5970002010-11-232,338 affected
Defect
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH 15" X 6" WHITE SPOKE OR MODULAR DESIGN STEEL WHEELS WITH A SIX HOLE BOLT PATTERN. SOME OF THE WHEELS MAY HAVE INADEQUATE WELD PENETRATION BETWEEN THE OUTER RING AND THE CENTER PLATE DUE TO IMPROPER PLATE ALIGNMENT.
Consequence
THERE COULD BE A POTENTIAL WHEEL FAILURE AND WHEEL LOSS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH, OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
KEYSTONE WILL REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.
EQUIPMENT10V4780002010-10-055,459 affected
Defect
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD 35 SERIES RANGE OVENS. A POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR A SMALL FRACTURE WITHIN THE LINE DELIVERING GAS TO THE OVEN CAVITY BURNER. SUCH A FRACTURE MAY CAUSE PROPANE GAS TO LEAK FROM THE LINE.
Consequence
A PROPANE LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ISOLATE AND PERFORM A DROP PRESSURE TEST ON THE OVEN SUPPLY TUBE AND IF THE TUBE LEAKS IT WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2010. OWNER MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.
Complaints by component
TIRES
3
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
1
STRUCTURE
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
WHEELS
1
Total complaints12
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The spare tire has a cover and the trailer has always been stored in a temperature-controlled garage. The tire was installed on the trailer (in the right rear position) for the first time, pressure checked (65 psi), and driven 25-30 miles on I-25 at 60-62 mph before suffering a catastrophic…”
“I own a 2011 keystone cougar 5th wheel that incorporates a slide-out bumper / bike rack that the spare tire is mounted on. The same product was used in similar 2011 keystone 5th wheels that were the subject of a keystone recall #12-178 involving the nhtsa. Our bumper has failed in the same manor…”
“The original equipment (tires) from a keystone cougar trailer. In a two week time frame (august 2-14, 2015) while on vacation, 4 towmax tires st22575r15d blew out on the highway. These tires were approx. 4.5 years old with less than a total of 6,000 miles.the spare that blew had less than 1,000…”
“Tires are approximately 1.5 years of age based on "0111" dot code and have approximately 2000 miles of use (no signs of dry rot or other failure prior to tread separation 1st incident may 24th 2013 while traveling approximately 60 mph on a farm to market road I had a powerking towmax st235/80r16…”
“Tires are approximately 1.5 years of age based on "0111" dot code and have approximately 2000 miles of use (no signs of dry rot or other failure prior to tread separation 1st incident may 24th 2013 while traveling approximately 60 mph on a farm to market road I had a powerking towmax st235/80r16…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 keystone cougar rv. The contact stated that the furnace fuel line was leaking. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the fuel line. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000.…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 keystone cougar rv. The contact stated that the furnace fuel line was leaking. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the fuel line. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000.…”
“2011 cougar 26 sab. Consumer writes in regards to rear bumper failure and recall that was issued. Recall # 12v355000. *tgw the consumer stated a passerby informed him, that his rear bumper was about to fall out. The consumer stated the metal was extremely thin, and he wanted the bumper replaced…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2011 Keystone Cougar as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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