2012 Keystone Cougar High Country Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2012 Keystone Cougar High Country has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 197 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 6, 2026.

Recall campaigns

POWER TRAIN 11V322000 2011-06-13 197 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

OVERLOADING THE AXLE COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE RISK OF AXLE FAILURE, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

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.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:BODY
1
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
1
Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 keystone cougar high country fifth wheel trailer. The contact stated that the rear bumper was not sufficiently attached to the vehicle to carry the weight of a bike rack and any other equipment however, the bumper did fracture. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2012-12-14

“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 keystone cougar high country fifth wheel trailer. The contact stated that the rear bumper was not sufficiently attached to the vehicle to carry the weight of a bike rack and any other equipment however, the bumper did fracture. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who…”

STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS · reported 2012-12-14
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 Keystone Cougar High Country as of July 6, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.