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2006 Keystone Cougar Recalls & Complaints

The 2006 Keystone Cougar has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Keystone dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2006 Keystone Cougar. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2006 Keystone Cougar owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Keystone Cougar, describing incidents dated March 1, 2006 to June 24, 2017.

Most-cited components

  • Equipment 2 complaints
  • Structure 2 complaints
  • Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 1 complaint
  • Tires 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11003299 · Filed

    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 (541-863-3826) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT FRAME AND KINGPIN SEPARATED DUE TO POOR METAL AND WELDING. THE RV WAS…

  • ODI #10475681 · Filed

    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…

  • ODI #10260150 · Filed

    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

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2006 Keystone Cougar in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

NHTSA #17V755000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported November 22, 2017 · Keystone RV Company

Potentially affected: 1,205,997 vehicles

Repair completion: 2.15% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Keystone campaign 17-307 · Owners notified January 15, 2018

Defect description

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. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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 "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-307.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC

NHTSA #08V325000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported July 17, 2008 · KEYSTONE RV COMPANY

Potentially affected: 161,250 vehicles

Keystone campaign 08-111 · Owners notified September 30, 2008 · Vehicles built June 1, 2003 – April 30, 2007 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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 LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.

Notes

KEYSTONE RECALL NO. 08-111.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

AXLE FAILURES

NHTSA #06V145000 · Suspension · NHTSA notice

Reported May 2, 2006 · KEYSTONE RV COMPANY

Potentially affected: 85 vehicles

Keystone campaign 06-069 · Owners notified April 27, 2006 · Vehicles built April 7, 2006 – April 18, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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

Notes

KEYSTONE RECALL NO. 06-069. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

RIM/TREDIT

NHTSA #05V424000 · Wheels — Rim · NHTSA notice

Reported September 23, 2005 · KEYSTONE RV COMPANY

Potentially affected: 834 vehicles

Keystone campaign 05-060 · Owners notified February 15, 2006 · Vehicles built February 16, 2005 – September 14, 2005 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

KEYSTONE RECALL NO. 05-060.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Other Keystone Cougar model years

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