The 2019 Keystone Cougar has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 114,204 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
TIRES22V2090002022-03-31513 affected
Defect
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Cougar 29FKD travel trailers. Improper clearance may allow the tires to contact the outrigger, causing damage to the tires.
Consequence
Damaged tires can fail, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will notch the existing outrigger and install an additional outrigger between the two tires to provide proper clearance, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2022. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 22-430.
EQUIPMENT21V7080002021-09-1395,885 affected
Defect
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Dutchmen Aspen Trail, Coleman, Keystone Cougar, Bullet, Passport, Hideout, Springdale, Sprinter, 2019 Keystone Impact, Fuzion, Residence, Retreat, Summerland, and Dutchmen Kodiak recreational vehicles, equipped with Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane…
Consequence
Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the regulator and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters mailed February 25, 2021. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 21-414.
STRUCTURE21V3800002021-05-241,990 affected
Defect
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Keystone Cougar 368MBI trailers. The frame rails do not have enough cross support, which could cause them to buckle under certain side-load stress conditions.
Consequence
A buckled frame rail can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will add cross braces between each spring hanger and an outrigger between the tires on the off-door side of the vehicle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2021. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 21-411.
EQUIPMENT20V3980002020-07-078,313 affected
Defect
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Keystone Carbon, Cougar, Fuzion, Impact and Raptor fifth-wheel trailers equipped with a Furrion over the air (OTA) wing-style television antenna. The antenna may separate from the mounting base during transit, becoming a road hazard.
Consequence
If the antenna detaches from the trailer while moving it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Furrion wing-style antenna with a Winegard dome-style antenna, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2020. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 20-381.
POWER TRAIN18V8430002018-11-28982 affected
Defect
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Keystone Cougar, Outback, Passport, Springdale, Bullet and Hideout recreational trailers and 2019 Dutchmen Aerolite and Atlas recreational trailers. The inner hub bearings of the axles may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to…
Consequence
If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2019. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-340.
SUSPENSION18V7230002018-10-151,276 affected
Defect
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Dutchmen Aerolite and Atlas, Keystone Bullet, Laredo, Cougar, Hideout, Passport and Springdale, and Crossroads Sunset fifth wheels and travel trailers. The axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause…
Consequence
If the bearing cup is not installed it could lead to a bearing failure, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect axles for hub clearance. If the hub clearance is not sufficient, appropriate parts will be provided to correct the defect, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for…
EQUIPMENT18V3830002018-06-075,151 affected
Defect
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Keystone Cougar recreational trailers equipped with an outdoor propane grill. The outdoor propane grill is installed in a wooden assembly that may not have enough clearance from the heated area.
Consequence
If the wooden assembly is exposed to high temperatures, there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wooden assembly with a metal assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-322.
EQUIPMENT18V3200002018-05-1694 affected
Defect
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Keystone Cougar fifth-wheel trailers, models 28SGS and 27RLS. The propane compartment may not have been sealed properly during manufacturing, which if there were a propane leak, could allow the propane gas to seep into the living quarters.
Consequence
A propane leak into the living area can increase the risk of injury or fire.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will seal the inside of the LP compartment along the floor line and side wall, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-321.
Complaints by component
SUSPENSION
3
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
1
EQUIPMENT
1
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING
1
PARKING BRAKE
1
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
1
STRUCTURE
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER
1
Total complaints16
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“2019 keystone cougar. Consumer writes in regard to nhtsa safety recall 21v-380. The consumer stated wants camping world to rescind the sale of the rv, and satisfy the outstanding balance due under the security agreement and reimbursed for the expenses incurred relating to the rv.”
“The contact owns a 2019 keystone cougar fifth wheel rv. The contact stated that while driving she was notified by another driver that the rv was leaning to the right and that the tires were not touching the roadway. The contact stated that she stopped to inspect and noticed that the tires on the…”
“The contact owns a 2019 keystone cougar fifth wheel rv. The contact stated that while driving she was notified by another driver that the rv was leaning to the right and that the tires were not touching the roadway. The contact stated that she stopped to inspect and noticed that the tires on the…”
“The contact owns a 2019 keystone cougar. The contact was attempting to remove debris from the roof of the rv; while climbing up the attached ladder, the roof mount screws to the ladder failed causing the left side of the ladder to detach from the roof and become unsecured. During the failure no…”
“The contact owns a 2019 keystone cougar. The contact noticed that the antenna was missing from the trailer. The dealer was not contacted. The antenna was not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 20v398000…”
“The contact owns a 2019 keystone cougar. The contact noticed that the antenna was missing from the trailer. The dealer was not contacted. The antenna was not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 20v398000…”
“The contact owns a 2019 keystone cougar. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the draining tank hose fractured and detached from the rv on the passenger side. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the local dealer nor the independent mechanic…”
“The contact owns a 2019 keystone cougar. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the draining tank hose fractured and detached from the rv on the passenger side. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the local dealer nor the independent mechanic…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2019 Keystone Cougar as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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