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Keystone Cougar Recall 20V801: Solar Wiring May Not Be Protected, Creating Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 20V801, reported December 18, 2020, 347 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2021 Keystone Cougar recreational trailers equipped with a Solar Prep or off-the-grid Solar Camping Package may have the solar prep wiring connected to the wrong side of the 12VDC circuit breaker near the battery. Because the wiring is not properly connected to the protected side of the breaker, an electrical short in that wiring could increase the risk of a fire.

Keystone RV Company will notify owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the solar prep wiring at the circuit breaker mounted close to the battery and remount the wiring if needed, at no charge to the owner.

If you own an affected trailer, contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369 and reference recall number 21-392. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V801Keystone RV Company
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Problem
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2021 Cougar 22MLS, 22RBS, 25RDS, 26RBS, 26RKS, 27RES, 29BHS, 30RKD, 31MBS, 32RLI and 34TSB recreational trailers equipped with a Solar Prep or an off-the-grid "OTG" Solar Camping Package. The Solar Prep wiring to the 12VDC breakers located by the battery may not be connected to the protected side of the breaker.
Risk
Since it is not connected properly to the breaker, if the Solar Prep wiring experiences an electrical short, it will increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the installation of the Solar Prep wiring at the circuit breaker mounted close to the battery and remount the wiring if needed, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 21-392.
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 Cougar2021