How many recalls does the 2005 Keystone Cougar have?

The 2005 Keystone Cougar has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2005 Keystone Cougar has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2005 Keystone Cougar?

Of 7 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is tires.

2005 Keystone Cougar Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2005 Keystone Cougar has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,368,081 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 17V755000 2017-11-22 1,205,997 affected

Defect

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling various 2003-2018 Crossroads, Dutchmen, and Keystone recreational trailers equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V755-5127.pdf.…

Consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Keystone will notify owners and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-574-535-2100, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on…

EQUIPMENT 08V325000 2008-07-17 161,250 affected

Defect

KEYSTONE IS RECALLING 161,250 MY 2004-2007 FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

Consequence

IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

KEYSTONE IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN…

WHEELS 05V424000 2005-09-23 834 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEEL RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TREDIT 16" CHROME WHEELS, THE RIMS MAY HAVE POOR WELD QUALITY AND INSUFFICIENT PRESS FIT BETWEEN THE WHEEL RIM AND DISC.

Consequence

THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE RIM. THE WHEEL MAY WOBBLE AND CAUSE A VIBRATION OR THE MOUNTED TIRE COULD LOSE AIR CAUSING THE TIRE TO GO FLAT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

KEYSTONE IS WORKING WITH TREDIT TIRE TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND HAVE THE WHEELS REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 866-425-4369.

Complaints by component

TIRES

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:SHACKLE

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

Total complaints7

What owners report

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

“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 keystone cougar trailer. The vehicle was parked when he noticed that both rear axle shackles rear center had fractured. The springs had excessive corrosion. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired for the malfunction. He had a concern of the potential safety…”

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:SHACKLE · reported 2009-10-23

“On november 25, 2007 I was closing up my keystone courgar travel trailer after having used it for 4 days. After I slid in the two sideouts on the trailer I began to smell rubber burning and I began searching to see what was happening. I found flames inside and outside the trailer at the aft end of…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2007-11-25

“We received a recall notice on the refrigerator in our keystone cougar travel trailer. The recall only bandaids the problem. It does not fix the problem and that is ridiculous. I bought my camper brand new and have had it for 2 years. Now I had to pay $400.00 in labor because my coolant leaked…”

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER · reported 2007-10-08

“Tl*the contact owns a 2005 keystone cougar. The vehicle has tireco mission, size st22575r15 tires. The contact noticed bulges in the center tire. The tire eventually blew out and caused minimal damage. Another blowout occurred later, which caused more substantial damage. The contact changed the…”

TIRES · reported 2007-07-10

“Tl*the contact owns a 2005 keystone cougar. While driving 60 mph, the passenger side rear thermo king tire blew out and damaged the passenger side quarter panel of the vehicle. The spare tire was placed on the vehicle, however, after driving 500 miles, the spare blew out as well. The original and…”

TIRES · reported 2007-06-16

“Dt*: the contact stated two passenger side front tires blew out. The tires separated and shredded. The tires were mission tires. Manufactured by tireco. Size: 225/75/r-15. The dealership was notified. Updated 10/4/2006 - *nm”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2006-09-15

“2005 keystone cougar 281 efs 5th wheel trailer. I had a tire blow out while on the highway. I do not know if I hit something or the tire just failed. I did find out some interesting information from the tire shop. The gvw of the trailer is 10,300 lbs. The st225/75r15 tires are rated @ 2,540 lbs…”

TIRES · reported 2006-08-14