Recall 11V322000: 2011–2012 Keystone Cougar High Country
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 13, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 197
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Keystone is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 cougar high country travel trailers produced from november 3, 2010, through may 26, 2011, for having 4400 pound axles installed instead of 5200 pound axles. If a vehicle is loaded to the maximum stated gvwr of 10,000 pounds, the 4400 pound axle will be overloaded.
The risk
Overloading the axle could lead to an increase risk of axle failure, property damage and/or vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the axles with the correct ones free of charge. The safety recall began on july 7, 2011. Owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369.
Notes
Keyston safety recall no. 11-166.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
- 2011 Keystone Cougar High Country
- 2012 Keystone Cougar High Country
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V322000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 11-166
- Manufacturer
- KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
- Owner letters
- Jul 7, 2011
- Components
- Power train:axle assembly (Transmission & Drivetrain)
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