The 2014 Keystone Cougar has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,213,298 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the exterior lighting. 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…
SUSPENSION14V1460002014-03-2732 affected
Defect
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2014 Summerland, Springdale, Bullet, and Cougar recreational travel trailers and fifth wheels. The affected vehicles may have been built with frame spring hangers that may be brittle and susceptible to fracturing.
Consequence
A spring hanger that fractures may result in a loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the spring hanger, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2014. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 14-205.
SUSPENSION14V1200002014-03-12708 affected
Defect
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cougar, Springdale, Hideout, Passport, and Bullet fifth wheels and travel trailers manufactured January 13, 2014, through February 12,2014. In the affected vehicles, the inner wheel bearings on the axle may have insufficient lubrication.
Consequence
With an insufficient amount of lubrication, the wheel bearing and hub may become overheated and the wheel may seize or separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle hubs and bearings for the proper lubrication. Any damaged bearings will be replaced. These repirs will be performed, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2014. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number associated with…
EQUIPMENT13V1550002013-04-236,561 affected
Defect
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 recreational trailers equipped with Dometic 9100 Power Awnings or Weather Pro awnings, awning serial numbers 306xxxx through 314xxxx, manufactured between February 13, 2013, through April 9, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not…
Consequence
If the awning unfurls unexpectedly either in transit or while parked, it may increase thre risk of personal injury or a crash.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners and dealers will replace the awning motor, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2013. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's campaign recall number is 13-193.
Complaints by component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
EQUIPMENT
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints7
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Was driving on 10 freeway in california was motioned by a passing car that we had a problem with spare tire on the back of our rv fifthwheel. When we pulled over the spare tire was nearly on the ground. The bumper which holds the spare tire had basically ripped and was peeling away( from the welds…”
“Was driving on 10 freeway in california was motioned by a passing car that we had a problem with spare tire on the back of our rv fifthwheel. When we pulled over the spare tire was nearly on the ground. The bumper which holds the spare tire had basically ripped and was peeling away( from the welds…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2014 keystone cougar rv. While driving 65 mph, the awning motor detached. The rv was taken to an rv dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 08/17/16*lj the consumer was informed there…”
“We have a 2014 cougar fifth wheel- model 29ret the heat in the interior lights has always been of concern. So, I ordered led replacements for the 921 bulbs your installed. Upon inspection (see pictures) you'll see that some of the original 921 bulbs are disfigured because of the excessive heat and…”
“The electric brakes have a very flimsy connection behind each brake plate. A very small wire is exposed to the elements. In our case, something broke the wire and the brakes failed. Keystone had their dealer repair the wire to its original flimsy state. A few months ago the trailer brakes were…”
“The electric brakes have a very flimsy connection behind each brake plate. A very small wire is exposed to the elements. In our case, something broke the wire and the brakes failed. Keystone had their dealer repair the wire to its original flimsy state. A few months ago the trailer brakes were…”
“The electric brakes have a very flimsy connection behind each brake plate. A very small wire is exposed to the elements. In our case, something broke the wire and the brakes failed. Keystone had their dealer repair the wire to its original flimsy state. A few months ago the trailer brakes were…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2014 Keystone Cougar as of
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