2011 Keystone Cougar Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2011 Keystone Cougar recalls

Most common 2011 Keystone Cougar problems

Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Structure	4
Tires	3
Electrical System	1
Equipment	1
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility	1
Unknown Or Other	1
Wheels	1

What owners report

2017-04-23, Wheels
THE SPARE TIRE HAS A COVER AND THE TRAILER HAS ALWAYS BEEN STORED IN A TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED GARAGE. THE TIRE WAS INSTALLED ON THE TRAILER (IN THE RIGHT REAR POSITION) FOR THE FIRST TIME, PRESSURE CHECKED (65 PSI), AND DRIVEN 25-30 MILES ON I-25 AT 60-62 MPH BEFORE SUFFERING A CATASTROPHIC BLOW-OUT (ACCOMPANIED BY A VERY LARGE "BANG"). THE ENTIRE TREAD AREA PEELED OFF THE TIRE AND A LARGE HOLE REMAINED IN THE TREAD AREA OF THE CARCASS WITH JAGGED STEEL BELT CORDS PROTRUDING. WHILE GETTING THE TRAILER STOPPED, THE FLAILING TIRE (VISIBLE IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR) REPEATEDLY STRUCK THE SIDE OF THE TRAILER. THE WHEEL MOLDING ON THE SIDE OF THE TRAILER ABOVE THE WHEELS WAS TORN OFF AND DISINTE

2016-03-26, Unknown Or Other
I OWN A 2011 KEYSTONE COUGAR 5TH WHEEL THAT INCORPORATES A SLIDE-OUT BUMPER / BIKE RACK THAT THE SPARE TIRE IS MOUNTED ON. THE SAME PRODUCT WAS USED IN SIMILAR 2011 KEYSTONE 5TH WHEELS THAT WERE THE SUBJECT OF A KEYSTONE RECALL #12-178 INVOLVING THE NHTSA. OUR BUMPER HAS FAILED IN THE SAME MANOR DUE TO METAL FATIGUE. THIS WAS A VERY SERIOUS SITUATION THAT OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE THROUGH SALT LAKE CITY ON 6 LANES OF TRAFFIC TRAVELING 80 MPH. THE BUMPER HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE & OUR 2 BIKES ON THE RACK WERE HANGING JUST ABOVE THE PAVEMENT. FORTUNATELY, SEVERAL DRIVERS ALERTED ME TO THIS & I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER. WHILE DEALING WITH THIS, I WAS NEARLY KILLED BY

2015-08-19, Tires
THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT (TIRES) FROM A KEYSTONE COUGAR TRAILER. IN A TWO WEEK TIME FRAME (AUGUST 2-14, 2015) WHILE ON VACATION, 4 TOWMAX TIRES ST22575R15D BLEW OUT ON THE HIGHWAY. THESE TIRES WERE APPROX. 4.5 YEARS OLD WITH LESS THAN A TOTAL OF 6,000 MILES.THE SPARE THAT BLEW HAD LESS THAN 1,000 MILES. WHEN PARKED, THE TIRES WERE COVERED AND NOT IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT. I FEEL THESE TIRES WERE/ARE DEFECTIVE AND A EXAMINATION SHOULD BE DONE TO PREVENT THE POTENTIAL OF A MORE SERIOUS ACCIDENT HAPPENING.

2013-10-15, Structure
TIRES ARE APPROXIMATELY 1.5 YEARS OF AGE BASED ON "0111" DOT CODE AND HAVE APPROXIMATELY 2000 MILES OF USE (NO SIGNS OF DRY ROT OR OTHER FAILURE PRIOR TO TREAD SEPARATION 1ST INCIDENT MAY 24TH 2013 WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ON A FARM TO MARKET ROAD I HAD A POWERKING TOWMAX ST235/80R16 TIRES BLOWOUT AND TREAD SEPARATION. REPLACED TIRE AND RETURNED HOME (~150 MILES) CONTACTED DYNAMIC TIRE CORPORATION AND AFTER SHIPPING THEM THE TIRE THEY FOUND NO APPARENT DEFECT TO THE TIRE AND PAID FOR THE REPLACEMENT TIRE AND THE REPAIRS TO MY TRAILER. (~$2000 IN DAMAGES) HOWEVER DID NOT PAY TO REPLACE THE OTHER 3 REMAINING TIRES. 2ND INCIDENT AUGUST 14TH 2013 UPON PICKING UP THE UNIT AFTER

2012-11-16, Equipment
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 KEYSTONE COUGAR RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FURNACE FUEL LINE WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO REPLACED THE FUEL LINE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000. UPDATED 01/02/2013*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE LINE WAS RAN OVER THE FRAME, UNDER FLOOR, AND WITH BODY SHIFTING THE COPPER 3/8S LINE WAS CRUSHED AND CRACKED. THIS ALLOWED 17 GALS OF FUEL VAPORS TO LEAK INTO THE CAMPER LIVING AREA, UNDER BELLY, AND THE STORAGE AREA. CAMPING WORLD TOOK PICTURES OF THE PROBLEM FOR KEYSTONE TO PAY THE BILL. KEYSTONE ONLY PAID HALF AND REFUSED TO LOOK INTO A RECALL. CAM

2011 Keystone Cougar questions

Does the 2011 Keystone Cougar have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2011 Keystone Cougar: Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or spray in a fire; Equipment; Structure:Body:Bumpers; Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire; Power Train:Axle Assembly; Trailer Hitches; Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Keystone Cougar?

Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (4), Tires (3), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2011 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.