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2019 Keystone Cougar

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Nov 21, 2022
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Mar 31, 2022
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 9 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2019 Keystone Cougar, most frequently naming the body & structure, suspension and other / unspecified categories. 8 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 9 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure430.8%
  • Suspension430.8%
  • Other / unspecified323.1%
  • Brakes17.7%
  • Powertrain (other)17.7%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

8 campaigns cover this model year

View all 8

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
22V209000

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS; TIRES

Mar 31, 2022
513 units potentially affected
The defect: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Cougar 29FKD travel trailers. Improper clearance may allow the tires to contact the outrigger, causing damage to the tires.
The risk: Damaged tires can fail, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will notch the existing outrigger and install an additional outrigger between the two tires to provide proper clearance, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2022. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 22-430.
Keystone RV CompanyManufacturer number 22-430View on NHTSA.gov
21V708000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS

Sep 13, 2021
95,885 units potentially affected
The defect: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Dutchmen Aspen Trail, Coleman, Keystone Cougar, Bullet, Passport, Hideout, Springdale, Sprinter, 2019 Keystone Impact, Fuzion, Residence, Retreat, Summerland, and Dutchmen Kodiak recreational vehicles, equipped with Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulators. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.
The risk: Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy: Dealers will replace the regulator and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters mailed February 25, 2021. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 21-414.
Keystone RV CompanyManufacturer number 21-414View on NHTSA.gov
21V380000

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS; SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET

May 24, 2021
1,990 units potentially affected
The defect: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Keystone Cougar 368MBI trailers. The frame rails do not have enough cross support, which could cause them to buckle under certain side-load stress conditions.
The risk: A buckled frame rail can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will add cross braces between each spring hanger and an outrigger between the tires on the off-door side of the vehicle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2021. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 21-411.
Keystone RV CompanyManufacturer number 21-411View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 9
Powertrain (other)
Filed Nov 21, 2022

2019 KEYSTONE COUGAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 21V-380. THE CONSUMER STATED WANTS CAMPING WORLD TO RESCIND THE SALE OF THE RV, AND SATISFY THE OUTSTANDING BALANCE DUE UNDER THE SECURITY AGREEMENT AND REIMBURSED FOR THE EXPENSES INCURRED RELATING TO THE RV.

NHTSA ID
11494390
Incident
Nov 21, 2022
Body & structureSuspension
Filed Jul 7, 2022

The contact owns a 2019 Keystone Cougar Fifth Wheel RV. The contact stated that while driving she was notified by another driver that the RV was leaning to the right and that the tires were not touching the roadway. The contact stated that she stopped to inspect and noticed that the tires on the driver’s side had no issues however, the passenger’s side tandem front and rear tires had moved closer together. The contact stated that the axle had moved, causing the failure. The contact stated that the RV was taken to a dealer where the failure was diagnosed as a welding failure where the axle was not connected to the frame correctly. The RV was taken to a welder to be repaired. The welder re-welded the axle to the subframe and added additional support. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.

NHTSA ID
11472738
Incident
Jul 5, 2022
Body & structure
Filed Jun 29, 2022

The contact owns a 2019 Keystone Cougar. The contact was attempting to remove debris from the roof of the RV; while climbing up the attached ladder, the roof mount screws to the ladder failed causing the left side of the ladder to detach from the roof and become unsecured. During the failure no injuries were sustained. The manufacturer and dealer were notified of the failure but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 7,500.

NHTSA ID
11471503
Incident
May 29, 2022
Mileage
7,500 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Feb 28, 2022

The contact owns a 2019 Keystone Cougar. The contact noticed that the antenna was missing from the trailer. The dealer was not contacted. The antenna was not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V398000 (Equipment). The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID
11454523
Incident
Nov 1, 2021
Body & structureSuspension
Filed Jul 23, 2021

The contact owns a 2019 Keystone Cougar. The contact stated that upon exiting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the fiberglass outside of one of the rear slides was cracked. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with the fiberglass needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred a year later. The contact then received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V380000 (Suspension, Structure) and was relating the failure to the recall. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID
11426127
Incident
Feb 2, 2019
Other / unspecified
Filed Jun 16, 2021

The contact owns a 2019 Keystone Cougar. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the draining tank hose fractured and detached from the RV on the passenger side. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the local dealer nor the independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.

NHTSA ID
11421160
Incident
Jun 10, 2021
Mileage
5,000 mi
Body & structureOther / unspecifiedSuspension
Filed Nov 29, 2020

COMPANY DEFECT TANDEM AXLES ARE NOT PARALLEL WITH ONE ANOTHER BY 1.5" THIS MAKES A BIG SAFETY ISSUE FOR MY FAMILY AND EVERY ONE ON THE ROADS! COMPANY REFUSES TO FIX THE ISSUE THEY SAID ITS WITHIN SPECS. THE CAMPER PULLS LEFT ALL THE TIME WHEN TOWING. THE FRONT TANDEM AXLE IS TURNING LEFT BY 1.5"

NHTSA ID
11376928
Incident
Aug 17, 2020
Suspension
Filed Jul 30, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 KEYSTONE COUGAR TRAVEL TRAILER. WHILE TRAVELING TO A CAMPGROUND, THE DEXTER AXLE FAILED AND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL DETACHED. THE TRAILER WAS LEFT AT THE CAMPGROUND AND WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. *DT*TP CONSUMER STATED THE RECALL IS SAFETY NOTICE 19-340. DEXTER AXLE INNER BEARING INSUFFICIENT GREASE AFFECTING MODELS WITH D44 AXLES - COUGAR 22. RBS. IT IS ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE 1/25/2019. ALSO, I FAILED TO MENTION THAT WE WERE WITHOUT THE CAMPER FOR AT LEAST 3 MONTHS DUE DEALERSHIP HAVING THE CAMPER FOR OTHER/UNRELATED WARRANTY WORK. INVALID VIN.*JB *TR *TP PICTURES ATTACHED*JB*DT*TP

NHTSA ID
11240550
Incident
Jul 26, 2019

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

KSB-200305

EQUIPMENT

Attached are the updated repair instructions for KSB-200305. The information and instructions in a Keystone Service Bulletin (KSB) are intended to inform RV dealership Service Managers/Technicians of situations that may occur with some Recreational vehicles so dealership personnel can perform proper and efficient service. KSB’s are intended to be used by trained RV technicians with the knowledge, tools and equipment to do the job properly and safely, not “do-it-yourselfers”. Information is not presented as a repair guaranteed to be covered by warranty. Keystone’s P & P (Policy & Procedures) must be followed for any requested warranty work. Do not assume this repair is covered by warranty. This process describes how to replace a Furrion Antenna head with a Winegard 360 for Over The Air (OTA) channels.

KSB-200305

EQUIPMENT

This process describes how to replace a Furrion Antenna head with a Winegard 360 for Over The Air (OTA) channels.

KSB-191007

EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE

Letter to dealers for KSB-191007. This process describes the repair where under certain temperature conditions the Norco slide cable system gearbox may leak oil/grease on the slide roof membrane. The KSB describes how to install a drip pan to prevent damage to the roof membrane, and make repairs if necessary.

19-356

EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

This is an email to dealers for advisory 19-356. It has been determined that the Cougar 32RDB units may not have the adequate amount of A/C ceiling vents installed.

19-356

EQUIPMENT

This is the dealer revised letter for advisory 19-356. It has been determined that the Cougar 32RDB units may not have the adequate amount of A/C ceiling vents installed.

19-356

EQUIPMENT

This is the revised repair instructions for advisory 19-356. It has been determined that the Cougar 32RDB units may not have the adequate amount of A/C ceiling vents installed.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Keystone Cougar by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026000—
2025010—
2024010—
2023110—
2022360—
2021470—
2020380—
2019Viewing980—
2018440—
2017370—
2016520—
2015530—
2014440—
2013620—
2012520—
2011970—
20101040—
2009430—
2008930—
2007960—
2006641—
2005731—
20042630—
2003620—
2002610—
2001310—
2000120—
1999010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.