CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Keystone Cougar has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (5 reports).
2008 Keystone Cougar recalls
Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or spray in a fire
Some Kidde plastic-handle and push-button fire extinguishers installed in these recreational trailers may become clogged, so they may not discharge as expected, or may require excessive force to activate.
Most common 2008 Keystone Cougar problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 5 |
| Equipment | 3 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 |
What owners report
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
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.
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.
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
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
2008 Keystone Cougar questions
Does the 2008 Keystone Cougar have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2008 Keystone Cougar: Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or spray in a fire; Equipment:Other:Labels; Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Keystone Cougar?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (5), Equipment (3), Structure (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Keystone Cougar has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.