Recall 10V063000: 2008–2010 Keystone Cougar, 2008–2010 Keystone Laredo
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 25, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 2,893
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Keystone is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 cougar and laredo trailers and fifth wheel vehicles. These vehicles have experienced a limited number of failures with its spare tire carriers in particular, the spare tire carriers, when combined with a 16" spare tire and when installed on the bumper of a slide out bike/storage rack, may break or crack after time causing the spare tire to fall off.
The risk
If the tire carrier fails causing the tire to come loose, there is an increased risk of personal injury and property damage.
The fix
The remedy is to replace the spare tire carrier with a new spare tire carrier free of charge. The safety recall began onmarch 8, 2010. Owners may contact keystone at 1-866-425-4369.
Notes
Keystone rv recall no. 10-129.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2008 Keystone Cougar
- 2009 Keystone Cougar
- 2010 Keystone Cougar
- 2008 Keystone Laredo
- 2009 Keystone Laredo
- 2010 Keystone Laredo
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V063000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 10-129
- Manufacturer
- KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
- Owner letters
- Mar 8, 2010
- Components
- Tires:temporary/emergency spare tire (Wheels & Tires)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology