2019 Keystone Cougar Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

8 safety recalls on file

The 2019 Keystone Cougar has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Suspension (4 reports).

8Recalls
9Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2019 Keystone Cougar recalls

Tires May Rub Outrigger, Risking Tire Failure

Recall 22V209Mar 31, 2022513 vehicles affected

On certain 2019-2022 Keystone Cougar travel trailers, the clearance between the tires and the outrigger may be too tight.

Propane regulator may fail, causing fire risk

Recall 21V708Sep 13, 202195,885 vehicles affected

Certain RVs and trailers are equipped with a Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulator that may fail.

Trailer Frame Can Buckle, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 21V380May 24, 20211,990 vehicles affected

Certain Keystone Cougar trailers from model years 2017 through 2021 have frame rails that lack enough cross support.

TV Antenna Can Detach and Become a Road Hazard

Recall 20V398Jul 7, 20208,313 vehicles affected

Certain 2019-2020 Keystone fifth-wheel trailers are equipped with a Furrion wing-style over-the-air television antenna that may separate from its mounting base while the trailer is in transit.

Trailer Axle Hubs May Overheat and Fail

Recall 18V843Nov 28, 2018982 vehicles affected

Some 2019 recreational trailers may have been built with axle hub inner bearings that were not sufficiently greased.

Trailer axle bearing may fail, risking a crash

Recall 18V723Oct 15, 20181,276 vehicles affected

Some 2019 travel trailers and fifth wheels have axles that may be missing the inner bearing race on the hubs.

Outdoor Grill Wood Frame Can Overheat and Cause Fire

Recall 18V383Jun 7, 20185,151 vehicles affected

Certain 2018-2019 Keystone Cougar recreational trailers have an outdoor propane grill installed in a wooden assembly that may not have enough clearance from the grill's heated area.

Propane could leak into living area, raising fire risk

Recall 18V320May 16, 201894 vehicles affected

Certain 2019 Keystone Cougar fifth-wheel trailers may have a propane compartment that was not sealed properly during manufacturing.

Most common 2019 Keystone Cougar problems

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

Problem areaReports
Suspension4
Structure4
Equipment4
Electrical System1
Parking Brake1
Wheels1
Power Train1

What owners report

2022-11-21, Power Train
2019 KEYSTONE COUGAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 21V-380. THE CONSUMER STATED WANTS CAMPING WORLD TO RESCIND THE SALE OF THE RV, AND SATISFY THE OUTSTANDING BALANCE DUE UNDER THE SECURITY AGREEMENT AND REIMBURSED FOR THE EXPENSES INCURRED RELATING TO THE RV.
2022-07-07, Structure
The contact owns a 2019 Keystone Cougar Fifth Wheel RV. The contact stated that while driving she was notified by another driver that the RV was leaning to the right and that the tires were not touching the roadway. The contact stated that she stopped to inspect and noticed that the tires on the driver’s side had no issues however, the passenger’s side tandem front and rear tires had moved closer together. The contact stated that the axle had moved, causing the failure. The contact stated that the RV was taken to a dealer where the failure was diagnosed as a welding failure where the axle was not connected to the frame correctly. The RV was taken to a welder to be repaired. The welder re
2022-06-29, Structure
The contact owns a 2019 Keystone Cougar. The contact was attempting to remove debris from the roof of the RV; while climbing up the attached ladder, the roof mount screws to the ladder failed causing the left side of the ladder to detach from the roof and become unsecured. During the failure no injuries were sustained. The manufacturer and dealer were notified of the failure but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 7,500.
2022-02-28, Equipment
The contact owns a 2019 Keystone Cougar. The contact noticed that the antenna was missing from the trailer. The dealer was not contacted. The antenna was not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V398000 (Equipment). The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
2021-07-23, Suspension
The contact owns a 2019 Keystone Cougar. The contact stated that upon exiting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the fiberglass outside of one of the rear slides was cracked. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with the fiberglass needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred a year later. The contact then received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V380000 (Suspension, Structure) and was relating the failure to the recall. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.

2019 Keystone Cougar questions

Does the 2019 Keystone Cougar have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2019 Keystone Cougar: Tires May Rub Outrigger, Risking Tire Failure; Propane regulator may fail, causing fire risk; Trailer Frame Can Buckle, Raising Crash Risk; TV Antenna Can Detach and Become a Road Hazard; Trailer Axle Hubs May Overheat and Fail. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Keystone Cougar?

Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (4), Structure (4), Equipment (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 2019 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.

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