CarRecallWatchThe 2014 Keystone Cougar has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (2 reports).
2014 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 2014 Keystone Cougar problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
WAS DRIVING ON 10 FREEWAY IN CALIFORNIA WAS MOTIONED BY A PASSING CAR THAT WE HAD A PROBLEM WITH SPARE TIRE ON THE BACK OF OUR RV FIFTHWHEEL. WHEN WE PULLED OVER THE SPARE TIRE WAS NEARLY ON THE GROUND. THE BUMPER WHICH HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE HAD BASICALLY RIPPED AND WAS PEELING AWAY( FROM THE WELDS )AND WAS JUST BARELY HOLDING ON. WHEN WE BOUGHT THE FIFTHWHEEL (BRAND NEW, NOT USED) WE DID NOT ADD OR CHANGE ANYTHING. WE FOUND RECALLS ON THIS EXACT THING,BUT WHEN NOTIFING KEYSTONE ALL THEY WOULD SAY WAS IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND RECALL NOT GOOD ON OUR YEAR. I ASKED SEVERAL TIMES FOR SOMEONE HIGHER UP TO TALK TO BUT WAS NOT GIVEN ANY INFORMATION. THIS BICYCLE RACK/ BUMPER WAS INSTALLED BY FA
THE ELECTRIC BRAKES HAVE A VERY FLIMSY CONNECTION BEHIND EACH BRAKE PLATE. A VERY SMALL WIRE IS EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS. IN OUR CASE, SOMETHING BROKE THE WIRE AND THE BRAKES FAILED. KEYSTONE HAD THEIR DEALER REPAIR THE WIRE TO ITS ORIGINAL FLIMSY STATE. A FEW MONTHS AGO THE TRAILER BRAKES WERE IRRATIC (UNRELIABLE). I TOOK THE TRAILER TO REPAIR FACILITY. IN SEARCHING FOR THE PROBLEM, THEY DISCOVERED THAT THE RUBBER GASKET ON ALL FOUR INNER GREASE SEALS WERE SEVERELY DAMAGED BECAUSE THEY WERE UNDERSIZED. IF THE GREASE ISN'T CONTAINED IN THE BEARINGS, EVENTUALLY THE WHEELS WILL FALL OFF. PICTURES ARE ATTACHED. THE HEAT IN THE INTERIOR LIGHTS HAS ALWAYS BEEN OF CONCERN. PICTURES OF
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KEYSTONE COUGAR RV. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE AWNING MOTOR DETACHED. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO AN RV DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 08/17/16*LJ THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THERE WAS A RECALL. HOWEVER, HIS UNIT WAS NOT INCLUDED. UPDATED 08/22/16.*JB
WE HAVE A 2014 COUGAR FIFTH WHEEL- MODEL 29RET THE HEAT IN THE INTERIOR LIGHTS HAS ALWAYS BEEN OF CONCERN. SO, I ORDERED LED REPLACEMENTS FOR THE 921 BULBS YOUR INSTALLED. UPON INSPECTION (SEE PICTURES) YOU'LL SEE THAT SOME OF THE ORIGINAL 921 BULBS ARE DISFIGURED BECAUSE OF THE EXCESSIVE HEAT AND ONE OF THE LENSES HAS BEEN DEFORMED. IT HAS TO TAKE A LOT OF HEAT TO MELT A LIGHT BULB. THIS HAS TO BE A FIRE HAZARD.
2014 Keystone Cougar questions
Does the 2014 Keystone Cougar have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2014 Keystone Cougar: Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or spray in a fire; Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Hanger/Bracket; Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly; Equipment. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Keystone Cougar?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (2), Equipment (1), Service Brakes (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 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.