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2019 Keystone Cougar problems

NHTSA lists 9 complaints for the 2019 Keystone Cougar, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-08.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as KEYSTONE COUGAR.

At a glance

Complaints
9
With crash
0
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
8
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
95,885
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
9

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
STRUCTURE444.4%
SUSPENSION444.4%
EQUIPMENT222.2%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM111.1%
PARKING BRAKE111.1%
POWER TRAIN111.1%
WHEELS111.1%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints
EQUIPMENTRECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER2
STRUCTUREBODY2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMINTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL1
POWER TRAINAXLE ASSEMBLY1
STRUCTUREFRAME AND MEMBERS1
SUSPENSIONMULTIPLE AXLE1

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags

These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.

Failure modes
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
mechanical failure666.7%0.82
loss of control111.1%0.35
structural or corrosion111.1%1.00
unclear111.1%0.97
Severities
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
moderate666.7%0.79
low222.2%0.75
none111.1%0.76

Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 9 tagged complaints of 9 complaints (100.0%).

Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.

Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.

Recalls

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8 recalls.

22V209000

Date: 2022-03-31. Systems: STRUCTURE, TIRES.

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.

Consequence: Damaged tires can fail, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

21V708000

Date: 2021-09-13. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

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.

Consequence: Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.

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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

21V380000

Date: 2021-05-24. Systems: STRUCTURE, SUSPENSION.

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.

Consequence: A buckled frame rail can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

20V398000

Date: 2020-07-07. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Defect: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Keystone Carbon, Cougar, Fuzion, Impact and Raptor fifth-wheel trailers equipped with a Furrion over the air (OTA) wing-style television antenna. The antenna may separate from the mounting base during transit, becoming a road hazard.

Consequence: If the antenna detaches from the trailer while moving it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Furrion wing-style antenna with a Winegard dome-style antenna, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2020. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 20-381.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

18V843000

Date: 2018-11-28. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

Defect: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Keystone Cougar, Outback, Passport, Springdale, Bullet and Hideout recreational trailers and 2019 Dutchmen Aerolite and Atlas recreational trailers. The inner hub bearings of the axles may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to overheat and fail.

Consequence: If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2019. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-340.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

18V723000

Date: 2018-10-15. Systems: SUSPENSION.

Defect: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Dutchmen Aerolite and Atlas, Keystone Bullet, Laredo, Cougar, Hideout, Passport and Springdale, and Crossroads Sunset fifth wheels and travel trailers. The axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat.

Consequence: If the bearing cup is not installed it could lead to a bearing failure, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect axles for hub clearance. If the hub clearance is not sufficient, appropriate parts will be provided to correct the defect, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-334.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

18V383000

Date: 2018-06-07. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

18V320000

Date: 2018-05-16. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Defect: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Keystone Cougar fifth-wheel trailers, models 28SGS and 27RLS. The propane compartment may not have been sealed properly during manufacturing, which if there were a propane leak, could allow the propane gas to seep into the living quarters.

Consequence: A propane leak into the living area can increase the risk of injury or fire.

Remedy: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will seal the inside of the LP compartment along the floor line and side wall, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-321.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

9 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
EQUIPMENT9
STRUCTURE1

10187956

Date: 2021-03-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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

10174991

Date: 2020-05-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

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

10169048

Date: 2019-12-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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

10164175

Date: 2019-08-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

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.

10164064

Date: 2019-08-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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.

10164065

Date: 2019-08-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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.

10162885

Date: 2019-07-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

This is the 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.

10163175

Date: 2019-07-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

This is the letter 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.

10163176

Date: 2019-07-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

This is the owner notification 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.

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
COUGAR9

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