2017 Keystone Cougar recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cougar fifth wheel trailers, models 246RLSWE, 268RLSWE, 279RKSWE, 281RDIWE, 283RETWE and 284RDBWE, manufactured August 2, 2016, to October 28, 2016. During installation, the propane gas cross tube manifold that connects the propane cylinders may have contacted the fasteners for the floor decking.
💥 The risk
The contact may result in a propane leak, which in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
🔧 The fix
Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will replace the manifold, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2016. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-269.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V822000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 16-269
- Manufacturer
- Keystone RV Company
- Vehicles affected
- 127
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Owner phone
- 1-866-425-4369
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 15, 2016
- Built
- Aug 2, 2016 – Oct 28, 2016
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.