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2008 Keystone Cougar Recalls & Complaints

The 2008 Keystone Cougar has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 9 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 2008 Keystone Cougar. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2008 Keystone Cougar owner complaints

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Keystone Cougar, describing incidents dated July 30, 2008 to August 15, 2011.

Most-cited components

Tires 5 complaints
Equipment 3 complaints
Structure 3 complaints
Service Brakes 2 complaints
Trailer Hitches 1 complaint
Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint

Of the 9 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 9 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10461212 · Filed June 11, 2012
SPARE TIRE HOLDER ON EXTENDABLE BUMPER OF MY 5TH WHEEL TRAILER FAILED AT WELDS WITH A ST 235 80R 16 TIRE ON IT. CAUGHT IT AS I WAS ROTATING TIRES AND REMOVED TIRE FROM HOLDER. I REPAIRED IT BY WELDING A BRACE ON IT BUT IT FAILED AGAIN AT ANOTHER WELD. I REMOVED IT AND SCRAPPED IT, AND CARRY A SPARE…
ODI #10427249 · Filed September 26, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KEYSTONE COUGAR RV EQUIPPED WITH DURO TIRES, SIZE 225/75/D15. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN HE NOTICED THAT ALL OF THE TIRES WERE DRY ROTTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT…
ODI #10422818 · Filed August 31, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KEYSTONE COUGAR WITH DURO H7A-15ST TIRES, SIZE 225/75R15(N/A). THE CONTACT STATED FOUND FRACTURES IN THE SIDE WALL OF ALL FOUR TIRES AND CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER REPLACED THE TIRES BUT THE CONTACT NOTICED FRACTURES ON THE REPLACEMENT TIRES AS WELL. THE…

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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.

FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION TAG/PART 567

NHTSA #11V561000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported November 22, 2011 · KEYSTONE RV COMPANY

Potentially affected: 805 vehicles

Keystone campaign 11-171 · Owners notified February 19, 2012 · Vehicles built May 12, 2006 – February 12, 2009 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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, "CERTIFICATION." THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A LABEL THAT LISTS THE MAXIMUM TIRE PRESSURE OF 80PSI INSTEAD OF THE CORRECT MAXIMUM PRESSURE OF 65PSI.

Safety consequence

OVERINFLATING TIRES INCREASES THE RISK OF TIRE FAILURE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

KEYSTONE SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS 11-171.OWNERS 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

SPARE TIRE CARRIER

NHTSA #10V063000 · Tires — Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire · NHTSA notice

Reported February 25, 2010 · KEYSTONE RV COMPANY

Potentially affected: 2,893 vehicles

Keystone campaign 10-129 · Owners notified March 8, 2010 · Vehicles built January 17, 2008 – March 14, 2008 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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 BIKE/STORAGE RACK, MAY BREAK OR CRACK AFTER TIME CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL OFF.

Safety consequence

IF THE TIRE CARRIER FAILS CAUSING THE TIRE TO COME LOOSE, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

KEYSTONE RV RECALL NO. 10-129.OWNERS 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2008 Keystone Cougar. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

9 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Keystone Cougar.

Structure; Tires

ODI #10461212

Incident: February 4, 2011 · Filed: June 11, 2012

SPARE TIRE HOLDER ON EXTENDABLE BUMPER OF MY 5TH WHEEL TRAILER FAILED AT WELDS WITH A ST 235 80R 16 TIRE ON IT. CAUGHT IT AS I WAS ROTATING TIRES AND REMOVED TIRE FROM HOLDER. I REPAIRED IT BY WELDING A BRACE ON IT BUT IT FAILED AGAIN AT ANOTHER WELD. I REMOVED IT AND SCRAPPED IT, AND CARRY A SPARE IN BACK OF THE TRUCK. 6-10-12 I READ THE RECALL ON THE GOOD SAM WEBSITE AND REALIZED I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR UPDATED 07/25/12 *BF

Tires

ODI #10427249

Incident: August 15, 2011 · Filed: September 26, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KEYSTONE COUGAR RV EQUIPPED WITH DURO TIRES, SIZE 225/75/D15. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN HE NOTICED THAT ALL OF THE TIRES WERE DRY ROTTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.

Tires

ODI #10422818

Incident: July 31, 2011 · Filed: August 31, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KEYSTONE COUGAR WITH DURO H7A-15ST TIRES, SIZE 225/75R15(N/A). THE CONTACT STATED FOUND FRACTURES IN THE SIDE WALL OF ALL FOUR TIRES AND CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER REPLACED THE TIRES BUT THE CONTACT NOTICED FRACTURES ON THE REPLACEMENT TIRES AS WELL. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE REPLACEMENT TIRES WERE NOT UNDER WARRANTY SO THERE WAS NOTHING THEY CAN DO TO ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.

Tires

ODI #10376520

Incident: August 10, 2010 · Filed: January 13, 2011

I OWN A 2008 COUGAR 5TH WHEEL RV MADE BY KEYSTONE RV IN INDIANA. AFTER A TRIP TO TEXAS AND ONLY PUTTING ON 5000 MILES I NOTICED THAT THE TIRES WERE SPLITTING IN THE TREADS. I NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT CHECKING TIRE QUALITY WHEN I BOUGHT THIS TIRE BUT IT TURNS OUT THAT KEYSTONE OCCASIONALLY SLIPS ON CHEAP BIAS PLY TIRES RATHER THAN RADIALS. THESE TIRES WERE REPLACED AGAIN WITH BIAS PLYS HOWEVER A YEAR LATER THEY STARTED CUPPING AND WEARING UNEVENLY. I HAVE NOW REPLACED THESE TIRES AT MY COST WITH GOOD YEAR RADIALS. THE BOTTOM LINE HERE IS THAT KEYSTONE PUTS TOGETHER INFERIOR PRODUCTS TO IMPROVE THEIR BOTTOM LINE. *TR

Trailer Hitches

ODI #10370563

Crash

Incident: July 31, 2010 · Filed: December 14, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KEYSTONE COUGAR FIFTH WHEEL RV TRAILER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING A 2007 DODGE RAM 2500 AT 60 MPH WHILE TOWING THE TRAILER. THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND BOTH THE VEHICLE AND THE TRAILER ROLLED OVER INTO A DITCH. BOTH VEHICLES WERE DESTROYED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DESIGN OF THE HITCH PIN BOX ALLOWED THE TRAILER TO BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE IF THE HITCH PIN WAS THE CAUSE OF THE CRASH. HE STATED THAT TWO SEMI TRUCKS DROVE PAST HIM AT VERY HIGH SPEED, SPEED CAUSING THE TRAILER AND THE TRUCK TO ROLL OVER AND THEY BECAME DISCONNECTED. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A RESPONSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,999.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Structure; Tires

ODI #10277504

Incident: July 17, 2009 · Filed: July 20, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KEYSTONE COUGAR FIFTH WHEEL. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE TWO PASSENGER SIDE TIRES BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT THE WEIGHT OF THE FIFTH WHEEL CAUSED THE TIRES TO FAIL. HE STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER PUT CHEAP WHEELS ON THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO SAVE MONEY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT APPLICABLE. UPDATED 08/31/09 *BF THE BRAKES ON THE RV WERE EXTREMELY LOUD EVERYTIME THEY WERE APPLIED. UPDATED 09/09/09. JB

Structure; Equipment

ODI #10263063

Fire 1 injury

Incident: November 3, 2008 · Filed: March 25, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 (NA) KEYSTONE COUGAR RECREATIONAL TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CAMPER HEATING SYSTEM IN THE REAR OF THE CAMPER WAS SO HOT THAT BLISTERS FORMED ON THE BOTTOM OF HER FEET. SHE STATED THAT HEAT DOES NOT TRAVEL TO THE FRONT OF THE CAMPER. THE CAMPER LEAKS BECAUSE THE HOLES FOR THE DRAIN WERE INSTALLED IMPROPERLY. THE SPARE TIRE MOUNT IN THE REAR WAS ALSO DEFECTIVE. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE CAMPER IS VERY UNSAFE DUE TO THE LEAKS AND THE HEATING SYSTEM. SHE CALLED KEYSTONE, BUT THEY WERE NOT HELPFUL. SHE BELIEVES THAT KEYSTONE SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. THE VIN AND MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.

Visibility; Equipment

ODI #10256680

Incident: November 17, 2008 · Filed: January 29, 2009

WE CURRENTLY OWN A 2008 29 SAB KEYSTONE COUGAR 5TH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER. KEYSTONE ISN'T RECOGNIZING A HEATING SYSTEM PROBLEM WITHIN OUR UNIT, SUBURBAN SF-30F MODEL FURNACE. I DON'T BELIEVE THE PROBLEM IS WITHIN THE FURNACE, YET. HISTORY IS FOLLOWING: FRONT FLOOR REGISTERS PRODUCE 20 TO 0 CFMS, BACK RV REGISTERS PRODUCE 80 TO OVER 150 CFMS. TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE ARE UNSAFE, WITH THERMOSTAT PLACEMENT AT THE FRONT OF THE RV. IT COULD BE A DUCTING PROBLEM WITHIN THE UNIT OR PROBLEM WITH THE FURNACE ITSELF. OUR DEALER, A LOCAL HVAC COMPANY AS WELL AS DUCT LAYOUT SPECIALIST FROM INSCO. INC. HAVE FOUND PROBLEMS. ALL CFM MEASUREMENTS HAVE BEEN RECORDED BY TWO PROFESSIONALS IN THE HVAC INDUSTRY AS WELL AS OUR DEALER, CRESTVIEW RV. WE AND OUR DEALER CONTACED KEYSTONE REQUESTING REMEDIES THAT WILL NOT VOID WARRANTIES, KEYSTONE REPEATEDLY STATES OUR UNIT IS WORKING TO MANUFACTURER SPECS, EVEN THOUGH THE DEALER AS ACKNOLEDGED THERE PROBLEMS. UPON REQUESTING SPECS FOR OUR UNIT KEYSTONE STATES THEY DO NOT HAVE THEM. THIS IS EXTREMELY HARD TO BELIEVE. OUR 2008 RV HAS BEEN IN SERVICE OVER 60 DAYS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. KEYSTONE SUGGESTED CLOSING REGISTERS TO FORCE MORE HEAT ELSEWHERE, THE SUBURBAN WEBSITE DOCUMENTATION CLEARLY STATES THAT THIS MAY DAMAGE THE FURNACE. SUGGESTION TWO OF KEYSTONE: TURN ON THE HEATER AND LET IT RUN, THEN DO TEMPERATURE READINGS IN EACH ROOM. CRESTVIEW DID THIS ON 1/27/09, OURSIDE TEMPS 29 TO 31 DEGREES. FINDINGS SUPPORT OUR CLAIMS, ROOM TEMPERATURES CONTAINING REGISTERS: FRONT BEDROOM 57 DEG, FRONT BATH 54 DEG, LIVING ROOM 69 DEG, REAR BATH 91 DEG. THERMOSTAT SET AT 70 DEGREES, THE HEATER DID NOT SHUT OFF ALL NIGHT.TTHE SEALED COMBUSTION CHAMBER IS NOT GOING TO TOLERATE THESE CONTINUTED EXTREMES AND WILL CRACK. APPARENTLY KEYSTONE BELIEVES THIS IS WITHIN SPECS AS THEY STATED FOLLOWING THE TESTS. NO VISIBLE DAMAGES CAN BE RECORDED, BUT CONTINUED KEYSTONE'S "NORMAL SPEC" USE COULD CAUSE FIRE, CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING OR DEATH. *TR

Service Brakes, Electric; Equipment

ODI #10238925

Incident: July 30, 2008 · Filed: August 19, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KEYSTONE COUGAR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE WIRE WAS PINCHED BY THE DUMP VALVE SHAFTS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKE WIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND SECURED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.UPDATE 09/10/08 *CW THE CONSUMER STATED THE WIRES WERE LAYING LOOSE AND NOT SECURED IN THE AREA OF THE DUMP VALVES. UPDATED 09/16/08. *JB

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