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Keystone Cougar Recall 18V383: Outdoor Grill Wood Frame Can Overheat and Cause Fire

NHTSA campaign 18V383, reported June 7, 2018, 5,151 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

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.

If the wooden assembly is exposed to high temperatures, it can catch fire. Owners should stop using the outdoor grill until the repair is made and check whether their trailer is covered by this recall. The remedy is free: authorized dealers will replace the wooden assembly with a metal assembly at no charge. Keystone will also notify affected owners directly.

To confirm whether your trailer is included, contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369 and reference recall number 18-322. You can also check your VIN for open recalls and schedule the free repair with an authorized dealer.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V383Keystone RV Company
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Problem
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Keystone Cougar recreational trailers equipped with an outdoor propane grill. The outdoor propane grill is installed in a wooden assembly that may not have enough clearance from the heated area.
Risk
If the wooden assembly is exposed to high temperatures, there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wooden assembly with a metal assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-322.
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 Cougar20182019