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Keystone Cougar Recall 17V147: Missing smoke detector raises fire injury risk

NHTSA campaign 17V147, reported March 7, 2017, 30 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some trailers may have been equipped with two carbon monoxide detectors instead of one smoke detector and one carbon monoxide detector. Without a smoke detector, occupants face a higher risk of injury if a fire occurs in the trailer.

The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the trailer and install a smoke detector if one is needed. Owners will be notified directly by the manufacturer, or you can contact Keystone RV customer service at 1-866-425-4369 and reference recall number 17-279.

You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your trailer is affected.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V147Keystone RV Company
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Problem
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2017 Cougar and Laredo recreational trailers. The affected vehicles may have been incorrectly equipped with two carbon monoxide detectors instead of one smoke detector and one carbon monoxide detector.
Risk
Without a smoke detector, in the event of a fire, the trailer occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trailers and install a smoke detector, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2017. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for the recall is 17-279.
Notes
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 Cougar2017
Keystone Laredo2017