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2009 Keystone Cougar Recalls & Complaints

The 2009 Keystone Cougar has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 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 2009 Keystone Cougar. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2009 Keystone Cougar owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Keystone Cougar, describing incidents dated July 25, 2011 to May 1, 2014.

Most-cited components

Structure 3 complaints
Tires 2 complaints
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10588560 · Filed May 15, 2014
THE WELDS ON THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER START TEARING FROM IT BEING TIGHTENED TO MUCH TO THE REAR BUMPER CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO START LEANING IN A BACK POSITION. IF THE CARRIER IS NOT REPLACED , THE SPARE TIRE WILL FALL OFF WHEN THE WELDS COMPLETELY BRAKE (THIS IS LIKELY TO HAPPEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS…
ODI #10532136 · Filed July 27, 2013
HELLO, I PURCHASED A 2009 KEYSTONE COUGAR 318SAB ON JUNE 7, 2013. DURING THE FINAL WALK THRU INSPECTION, I NOTICED THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER WAS CRACKED AND THE TIRE WOBBLING AROUND. THE DEALER, RUFF'S RV IN EUCLID, OH SAID THEY WOULD TRY TO GET ME A NEW SPARE TIRE CARRIER. A FEW WEEKS HAS GONE BY, AND…
ODI #10454640 · Filed April 10, 2012
WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH, I OBSERVED TRAILER WAS SITTING LOWER THAN NORMAL AND CLOSE TO BED OF TRUCK. ON STOPPING AND INSPECTING I OBSERVED PIN BOX WAS TILTED UPWARD AND NO LONGER LEVEL. IMMEDIATELY STOPPED AND DISCONNECTED TRAILER. INSPECTED PINBOX AT FRAME AND FOUND STEEL TEARING AWAY FROM FRAME…

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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 April 17, 2008 – March 2, 2009 (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 2009 Keystone Cougar. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

4 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Keystone Cougar.

Structure; Tires

ODI #10588560

Incident: May 1, 2014 · Filed: May 15, 2014

THE WELDS ON THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER START TEARING FROM IT BEING TIGHTENED TO MUCH TO THE REAR BUMPER CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO START LEANING IN A BACK POSITION. IF THE CARRIER IS NOT REPLACED , THE SPARE TIRE WILL FALL OFF WHEN THE WELDS COMPLETELY BRAKE (THIS IS LIKELY TO HAPPEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION) . *TR

Structure; Tires

ODI #10532136

Incident: July 5, 2013 · Filed: July 27, 2013

HELLO, I PURCHASED A 2009 KEYSTONE COUGAR 318SAB ON JUNE 7, 2013. DURING THE FINAL WALK THRU INSPECTION, I NOTICED THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER WAS CRACKED AND THE TIRE WOBBLING AROUND. THE DEALER, RUFF'S RV IN EUCLID, OH SAID THEY WOULD TRY TO GET ME A NEW SPARE TIRE CARRIER. A FEW WEEKS HAS GONE BY, AND I HAVE NO REPLACEMENT CARRIER. I THEN SEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND A KEYSTONE SAFETY RECALL: 10V-063. THIS RECALL IS EXACTLY WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO MY UNIT, EXCEPT THAT I HAVE 15" TIRES INSTEAD OF 16" TIRES. I THEN CALLED KEYSTONE AND WAS TOLD MY RV IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I TOLD THE WOMAN THAT MY RV HAS THE EXACT PROBLEM AS THE RECALL, BUT SHE INSISTED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. HOW CAN THIS BE ALLOWED? SOMEONE COULD BE KILLED BECAUSE OF KEYSTONE'S NEGLIGENCE FOR NOT INCLUDING RV'S WITH 15" TIRES! IS THERE ANYTHING THAT CAN BE DONE BY YOUR OFFICE TO CORRECT THIS? THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR TIME! *TR

Structure

ODI #10454640

Incident: April 10, 2012 · Filed: April 10, 2012

WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH, I OBSERVED TRAILER WAS SITTING LOWER THAN NORMAL AND CLOSE TO BED OF TRUCK. ON STOPPING AND INSPECTING I OBSERVED PIN BOX WAS TILTED UPWARD AND NO LONGER LEVEL. IMMEDIATELY STOPPED AND DISCONNECTED TRAILER. INSPECTED PINBOX AT FRAME AND FOUND STEEL TEARING AWAY FROM FRAME AT WELDS. FURTHER INSPECTION THROUGH REMOVAL OF SHROUD SHOWED FRONT CROSS MEMBER ARCHED UPWARD CLOSE TO 6 INCHES FROM HORIZONTAL. ENTIRE PINBOX NEARLY SEVERED FROM MAIN FRAME WHICH WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN TOTAL TRAILER SEPARATION AND PENITENTIAL DEATH AND INJURY TO OTHERS AND MYSELF. CONTACTED LOCAL CERTIFIED WELDER WHO STATED STEEL SHOWED SIGNS OF FATIGUE INDUCED BY INSUFFICIENT SIZE AND POOR WELDS. PORTIONS OF PINBOX WERE IMPROPERLY WELDED AND STEEL WAS IMPROPERLY SIZED. INTERNET SEARCH REVEALED ADDITIONAL FAILURES BY SAME FRAME MANUFACTURER LIPPERT COMPONENTS INCORPORATED WHICH WERE IDENTICAL IN PHOTOGRAPHS ON THE INTERNET. MANUFACTURER OF RV AND FRAME REFUSE TO EXAMINE DAMAGE OR ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY SINCE WARRANTY IS EXPIRED. *TR

Unknown or Other

ODI #10418653

Incident: July 25, 2011 · Filed: August 5, 2011

THE AREA OF THE FRAME WHERE THE PIN BOX ATTACHES FAILED. ACCORDING TO THE REPAIR SHOP, THE WELDS WERE NOT DONE CORRECTLY WHEN IT WAS MANUFACTURED. MULTIPLE AREAS OF POOR WELD PENETRATION WERE EVIDENT IN THE FRAME FAILURE AREA, AND THE RESULTING FAILURE ALLOWED THE HITCH TO DISCONNECT FROM 75% OF ONE FRAME RAIL AND ABOUT 50% OF THE REMAINING FRAME RAIL. AN INTERNET SEARCH HAS REVEALED MULTIPLE INSTANCES OF SIMILAR FAILURE OF LIPPERT COMPONENTS FRAMES USED BY VARIOUS MANUFACTURES. ACCORDING TO THE REPAIR SHOP THIS SAME PROBLEM WAS THE SUBJECT OF A RECALL IN 1999 ON CARRIAGE 5TH WHEEL TRAILERS.

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