The 2012 Keystone Cougar has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,207,009 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. 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…
EQUIPMENT12V3550002012-07-261,012 affected
Defect
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Cougar 26SAB and 29RES recreational vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2009, through October 24, 2011. The rear bumper, which holds the spare tire assembly, may experience metal fatigue causing the spare tire to separate from the vehicle.
Consequence
Over time, the bumper may fail and/or separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injury and property damage.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement kit free of charge. The safety recall began on September 28, 2012. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369.
Complaints by component
STRUCTURE:BODY
3
SUSPENSION
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
1
WHEELS
1
Total complaints9
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 rv. The contact stated that the spare tire was bolted to the rear bumper and was too heavy, which caused the bumper to detach from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to anthem rv and boats (44019 n black canyon hwy, new river, az 85087, [REDACTED]) who…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 keystone cougar rv. The contact stated that the spare tire was bolted to the rear bumper and was too heavy, which caused the bumper to detach from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to anthem rv and boats (44019 n black canyon hwy, new river, az 85087, [REDACTED]) who…”
“Back bumper welds breaking with a spare wheel mounted there.”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 keystone cougar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the rear driver's side corner panel detached from the vehicle. The contact noticed that the rear driver side axle was severely damaged. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 keystone cougar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the rear driver's side corner panel detached from the vehicle. The contact noticed that the rear driver side axle was severely damaged. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 keystone cougar fifth wheel. The contact stated while driving various speeds the front driver's side leaf spring fractured. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where one leaf spring out the four was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.…”
“The electric brake wiring that connects the coach body to the front axle was rubbing on the inside sidewall of the lf tire of the trailer. It has rubbed a polished groove in the sidewall of the tire. The wiring connecting the rear axle to the coach was rubbing on the interior surface of the lr…”
“The electric brake wiring that connects the coach body to the front axle was rubbing on the inside sidewall of the lf tire of the trailer. It has rubbed a polished groove in the sidewall of the tire. The wiring connecting the rear axle to the coach was rubbing on the interior surface of the lr…”
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 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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