CarRecallWatchThe 2015 Keystone Cougar has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (2 reports).
2015 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.
Expanding Room May Extend While Driving, Raising Crash Risk
Some 2015 towable and motorized RV models have screws that attach the expanding room to its sliding mechanism cable that may fail.
Wheel studs can break, risking a wheel detaching
Certain 2015 trailers from Dutchmen and Keystone have wheel studs that can break.
Most common 2015 Keystone Cougar problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
What owners report
ONLY EVENT SO FAR, A PROPERLY INFLATED TIRE HAD THE TREAD COME OFF THE CASING AT ABOUT 7000 MILES AT 60 MPH. I REPLACED THE OEM LOAD RANGE 'D' TIRES WITH LOAD RANGE 'E' TIRES.THESE OEM TIRES AT 2540# GIVE A SCANT 160# SAFETY MARGIN. IN JULY WHILE DOING MAINTENANCE FOR A 1500 MILE TRIP I READ THE AXLE TAGS SO I COULD OBTAIN THE CORRECT SEALS FOR THE HUB BEARINGS. THE AXLES ARE RATED 4400# EACH TIMES 2 IS 8800#. THE GVW RATING FOR THE TRAILER IS 10,000#. SO IF THIS 5TH WHEEL IS TRAVELING FULLY LOADED IT IS 1200# OVER THE CAPACITY OF THE INSTALLED AXLES. I AM A CERTIFIED AUTO TECHNICIAN, I FIND THIS UNSAFE, ESPECIALLY WITH THE LARGE HILLS HERE IN NORTH CAROLINA.
I HAVE A 2015 KEYSTONE COUGAR FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER AND HAD A FAILURE OF THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER THAT IS MOUNTED TO THE BUMPER OF A PULL OUT BIKE/STORAGE TRAY. THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER BROKE OFF AND THE TIRE COULD HAVE CAUSED TERRIBLE DANGER TO ANOTHER VEHICLE, BUT FORTUNATELY THAT DID NOT OCCUR. I GOT NO RESPONSE FROM KEYSTONE OR GUIDANCE ON HOW TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. I SEE THAT THERE WAS A RECALL IN 2/25/10 FOR THE SAME ISSUE ON KEYSTONE FIFTH WHEELS. HOW DOES THIS KEEP HAPPENING. I AM UNSURE HOW TO MOUNT THE SPARE TIRE SAFELY NOW AND KEYSTONE WILL NOT HELP. I AM CONCERNED IF I BUY ANOTHER CARRIER AND PLACE IT BACK ON THE BUMPER THE SAME THING WILL EVENTUALLY HAPPEN AGAIN AND IT COULD KILL
FROM THE TIME I LEFT THE DEALER LOT, I NEVER HAD BRAKES THAT WORKED PROPERLY. INCREASING THE OUTPUT FROM THE BRAKE CONTROLLER DIDN'T HELP. THE BRAKES WOULD OVER HEAT AND NEVER FELT THAT I HAD ENOUGH BRAKE TO STOP THE TRAILER/TRUCK. HAD THE BRAKES CHECKED BY SEVERAL RV DEALERS WHICH LED TO AN ADJUST ONLY. RECENT TRIP CAUSED "HOT" BRAKES/WHEELS AND BRAKE SMELL. WENT TO A FACILITY THAT SPECIALIZES IN RV REPAIR AND TOLD THEM TO TEAR THE SYSTEM APART AND FIX THE PROBLEM. THEY FOUND NOT ENOUGH VOLTAGE AT BRAKES. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND EXCESSIVE LENGTH AND SMALL GAGE WIRE INSTALLED BY MANUFACTURER. NOT ENOUGH CURRENT GOING TO BRAKES. KEYSTONE INSTALLED 14 GAGE WIRE AND IT SHOULD HAVE BEE
THE SPARE TIRE HOLDER MOUNTED ON THE REAR BUMPER BROKE WHILE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. WE WERE SHOCKED TO SEE HOW LIGHT IT WAS MADE AFTER IT BROKE. NO INJURIES HAPPEN BUT THIS COULD HAVE EASILY TURNED OUT DIFFERENTLY. WE DID NOT FIND OUR SPARE TIRE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 KEYSTONE COUGAR FIFTH WHEEL. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE HANGER THAT HELD THE DRIVER SIDE SPRING DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
2015 Keystone Cougar questions
Does the 2015 Keystone Cougar have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2015 Keystone Cougar: Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or spray in a fire; Expanding Room May Extend While Driving, Raising Crash Risk; Wheel studs can break, risking a wheel detaching. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Keystone Cougar?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (2), Unknown Or Other (2), Service Brakes (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 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.