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Keystone Cougar Recall 19V689: Wiring Error Can Cause Short Circuit and Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 19V689, reported September 30, 2019, 379 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2020 Cougar fifth wheels and travel trailers may have the wiring for the solar preparation kit connected to the wrong side of the 12V breaker. If this wiring is damaged, it could cause an electrical short circuit.

An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire. Owners should be aware of this hazard and take the recall seriously.

Keystone will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect and correct the solar preparation wiring as needed, free of charge. Owners can contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369, referencing recall number 19-361. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V689Keystone RV Company
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Problem
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2020 Cougar fifth wheels and travel trailers, models 22RBS, 23MLS, 25RES, 26RBS, 26RKS, 27RES, 27SAB, 27SGS, 29BHS, 29FKD, 29RLD, 30RKD, 31MBS, 32RDB, 32RLI and 34TSB. The wiring for the solar preparation kit may have been incorrectly wired to the wrong side of the 12V breaker, potentially allowing an electrical short circuit in the event of damage to the wiring.
Risk
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the installation of the solar preparation wiring, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 25, 2019. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 19-361.
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 Cougar2020