CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Keystone Cougar has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (2 reports).
2016 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.
Wheel studs can break, risking a wheel detaching
Certain 2015 trailers from Dutchmen and Keystone have wheel studs that can break.
Most common 2016 Keystone Cougar problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
The domestic refrigerator on this 2016 KEYSTONE RV caught on fire while traveling.
2016 KEYSTONE COUGAR RV. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO THREADED ROD THAT CLAMPS DOWN THE PROPANE TANKS BECAME UNSCREWED FROM TRAILER TONGUE WITH GAS REGULATOR STILL ATTACHED. *SMD UPDATED 06/26/2017*JS UPDATED 08/09/17*LJ *CN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KEYSTONE COUGAR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, ALL FOUR TIRES STRUCK AGAINST THE FLOOR OF THE RV. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED HEAVIER SPRINGS AND AXLES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 650. UPDATED 01/06/17*LJ UPDATED 6/29/18*JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KEYSTONE COUGAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 63 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE FLATTENED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND HAD TO BE DRIVEN LESS THAN 20 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.
I PURCHASED A NEW TRAVEL TRAILER MANUFACTURED BY KEYSTONE IN MAY OF 2015. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AFTER MY FIRST TRIP WHEN I REALIZED THE BRAKES BARELY FUNCTIONED. AFTER 4 MONTHS OF TRYING TO GET THE MANUFACTURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK FROM THE FACTORY KEYSTONE STATED THAT THEY FELT THE BRAKES FUNCTIONED PROPERLY. THE DEALER, RCD SALES AGREED WITH ME THAT THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK AND THEY HAD A SECOND 2016 TRAILER ON THEIR LOT WHICH THE BRAKES DID NOT FUNCTION EITHER AND THEY WERE SCARED TO SALE IT. I REVIEWED THE BRAKES MYSELF THEY WEEKEND AND DISCOVERED THAT THE WIRING USED BY THE MANUFACTURE WAS TOO SMALL. THERE WAS NEARLY A 3 VOLT (25%) VOLTAGE DROP FROM THE WIRING HAR
2016 Keystone Cougar questions
Does the 2016 Keystone Cougar have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2016 Keystone Cougar: Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or spray in a fire; 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 2016 Keystone Cougar?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (2), Equipment (2), Service Brakes (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 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.