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Keystone Cougar Recall 12V355: Equipment; Structure:Body:Bumpers; Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

NHTSA campaign 12V355, reported July 26, 2012, 1,012 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V355KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
Component
EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS; TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Problem
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Cougar 26SAB and 29RES recreational vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2009, through October 24, 2011. The rear bumper, which holds the spare tire assembly, may experience metal fatigue causing the spare tire to separate from the vehicle.
Risk
Over time, the bumper may fail and/or separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injury and property damage.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement kit free of charge. The safety recall began on September 28, 2012. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369.
Notes
Keystone's recall campaign number is 12-178.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Keystone Cougar201020112012