The 2016 Keystone Cougar has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,208,257 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. 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…
SUSPENSION15V2070002015-04-072,260 affected
Defect
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Keystone Sprinter, Springdale, Bullet, Cougar, Hideout, and Passport trailers and 2015-2016 Dutchmen Aspen, Coleman, Denali, Razorback, Rubicon, and Voltage trailers. For a full list of the specific models and floor plans affected, see…
Consequence
If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel hubs, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2015. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 15-230.
Complaints by component
SUSPENSION
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR
1
1fires
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
1
1fires
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
1fires
WHEELS
1
Total complaints9
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The domestic refrigerator on this 2016 keystone rv caught on fire while traveling.”
“The domestic refrigerator on this 2016 keystone rv caught on fire while traveling.”
“The domestic refrigerator on this 2016 keystone rv caught on fire while traveling.”
“2016 keystone cougar rv. Consumer writes in regards to threaded rod that clamps down the propane tanks became unscrewed from trailer tongue with gas regulator still attached. *smd updated 06/26/2017*js updated 08/09/17*lj *cn”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 keystone cougar recreational vehicle. While driving various speeds, all four tires struck against the floor of the rv. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the vehicle needed heavier springs and axles. The vehicle was not repaired. The…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 keystone cougar. While driving approximately 63 mph, the rear driver side wheel fractured without warning. Due to the failure, the front passenger side tire flattened. The vehicle was towed and had to be driven less than 20 mph. The vehicle was taken to the repair shop…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 keystone cougar. While driving approximately 63 mph, the rear driver side wheel fractured without warning. Due to the failure, the front passenger side tire flattened. The vehicle was towed and had to be driven less than 20 mph. The vehicle was taken to the repair shop…”
“I purchased a new travel trailer manufactured by keystone in may of 2015. I took it back to the dealer after my first trip when I realized the brakes barely functioned. After 4 months of trying to get the manufacture to acknowledge the brakes did not work from the factory keystone stated that they…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Keystone Cougar as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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