The 2008 Keystone Cougar has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,209,695 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT17V7550002017-11-221,205,997 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…
EQUIPMENT11V5610002011-11-22805 affected
Defect
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 COUGAR FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 12, 2006, THROUGH FEBRUARY 12, 2009, FOR INCORRECT INFORMATION ON THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION TAG AND TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567,…
Consequence
OVERINFLATING TIRES INCREASES THE RISK OF TIRE FAILURE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
KEYSTONE WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.
TIRES10V0630002010-02-252,893 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
IF THE TIRE CARRIER FAILS CAUSING THE TIRE TO COME LOOSE, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
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.
Complaints by component
TIRES
4
STRUCTURE
3
1fires1injuries
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
1
1fires1injuries
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
1
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
1
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
1
TRAILER HITCHES
1
1crashes
VISIBILITY
1
Total complaints15
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 keystone cougar rv equipped with duro tires, size 225/75/d15. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that all of the tires were dry rotted. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. An authorized dealer was notified,…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 keystone cougar with duro h7a-15st tires, size 225/75r15(n/a). The contact stated found fractures in the side wall of all four tires and contacted the manufacturer. The manufacturer replaced the tires but the contact noticed fractures on the replacement tires as well.…”
“Spare tire holder on extendable bumper of my 5th wheel trailer failed at welds with a st 235 80r 16 tire on it. Caught it as I was rotating tires and removed tire from holder. I repaired it by welding a brace on it but it failed again at another weld. I removed it and scrapped it, and carry a…”
“Spare tire holder on extendable bumper of my 5th wheel trailer failed at welds with a st 235 80r 16 tire on it. Caught it as I was rotating tires and removed tire from holder. I repaired it by welding a brace on it but it failed again at another weld. I removed it and scrapped it, and carry a…”
“I own a 2008 cougar 5th wheel rv made by keystone rv in indiana. After a trip to texas and only putting on 5000 miles I noticed that the tires were splitting in the treads. I never thought about checking tire quality when I bought this tire but it turns out that keystone occasionally slips on…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 keystone cougar fifth wheel rv trailer. The contact was driving a 2007 dodge ram 2500 at 60 mph while towing the trailer. The contact was involved in a crash and both the vehicle and the trailer rolled over into a ditch. Both vehicles were destroyed. The contact stated…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2008 keystone cougar fifth wheel. While driving 55 mph, the two passenger side tires blew out. The contact believes that the weight of the fifth wheel caused the tires to fail. He stated that the manufacturer put cheap wheels on the vehicle in order to save money. The failure…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2008 keystone cougar fifth wheel. While driving 55 mph, the two passenger side tires blew out. The contact believes that the weight of the fifth wheel caused the tires to fail. He stated that the manufacturer put cheap wheels on the vehicle in order to save money. The failure…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 Keystone Cougar as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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