2020 Keystone Cougar

The contact owns a 2020 Keystone Cougar RV. The contact stated that the side panels of the camper were detaching at the corners. The contact stated that her husband inspected the chassis of the camper and noticed that the chassis was severely corroded and fractured. The dealer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The RV was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V380000 (Structure, Suspension); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.

NHTSA ID

11553087

Incident

Oct 11, 2023

Mileage

6,000 mi

Driving my 2020 Keystone 1/2 Cougar to Camping World in NC when a noise made from camper, parts came from tire, and white smoke from camper to find driver side front axle tire had blown apart. Bought replacement tire while initial repairs completed. On return home, felt another jerk from camper, just thought normal tow jerk, and got home to find passenger side rear axle tire was completely gone and had rode home on the rim. Tire: Trailer King RST ST225/75R15

NHTSA ID

11459442

Incident

Mar 30, 2022

The contact owns a 2020 Keystone Cougar. The contact stated while the RV was stationary, the rear motor turned on independently and fractured the gears. The contact took the RV to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with needing the gearbox to be replaced. The RV was not repaired but was pending repairs. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V689000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included. A dealer was not contacted. The contact attempted to reach the manufacturer by email but has not been able to reach a representative. The contact also stated that the battery was not holding a charge. The failure mileage was approximately 100.

NHTSA ID

11430579

Incident

May 22, 2020

Mileage

100 mi

Email to owners regarding campaign 21-406. It has been determined that Polycarbonate skylights used on Alpha Flex and Alpha Ply roof systems may crack. CLOSING NOTICE - This Campaign ends October 31, 2021. All repairs and claims for this campaign must be submitted on or before October 31st to be considered for reimbursement. Further delay in inspection for defective skylights and necessary correction could result in extensive water damage. Lack of participation in the campaign will result in loss of warranty reimbursement for related damage.

2nd mailing to owners for advisory 21-406. It has been determined that Polycarbonate skylights used on Alpha Flex and Alpha Ply roof systems may crack. CLOSING NOTICE - This Campaign ends October 31, 2021. All repairs and claims for this campaign must be submitted on or before October 31st to be considered for reimbursement. Further delay in inspection for defective skylights and necessary correction could result in extensive water damage. Lack of participation in the campaign will result in loss of warranty reimbursement for related damage.

It has been determined that Polycarbonate skylights used on Alpha Flex and Alpha Ply roof systems may crack. CLOSING NOTICE - This Campaign ends October 31, 2021. All repairs and claims for this campaign must be submitted on or before October 31st to be considered for reimbursement. Further delay in inspection for defective skylights and necessary correction could result in extensive water damage. Lack of participation in the campaign will result in loss of warranty reimbursement for related damage.

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.

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

It has been determined the vehicles in this KSB population may have been manufactured with an inverter prep and only one receptacle is connected through the inverter. Only units that are being set up with an inverter will require this repair, otherwise the unit works as designed.