2016 Keystone Cougar

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Suspension is the leading concern among 5 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 9 Cougar model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  1. 5

Of the 2016 reports, 1 involved a fire.

Primary concernSuspension2 reports · 40% of complaints
Owner complaints5Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship2 safety recallsNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Suspension2
  2. Electrical system1
  3. Equipment1
  4. Fuel system1
  5. Gasoline1
  6. Service brakes1
  7. Other or unspecified1
  8. Wheels1

Recalls and investigations

  1. EquipmentNov 22, 2017

    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. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

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

    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 "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-307.

    Campaign 17V755000 on NHTSA.gov

  2. Suspension, rear, axle, non-powered axle assemblyApr 7, 2015

    Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Keystone Sprinter, Springdale, Bullet, Cougar, Hideout, and Passport trailers and 2015-2016 Dutchmen Aspen, Coleman, Denali, Razorback, Rubicon, and Voltage trailers. For a full list of the specific models and floor plans affected, see RCLRPT-15V207-4161.PDF under “Associated Documents.” In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.

    If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel hubs, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2015. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 15-230.

    Campaign 15V207000 on NHTSA.gov

Representative owner complaints: gasoline

1 report, newest first. Show all

  1. Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 26, 2017

    2016 KEYSTONE COUGAR RV. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO THREADED ROD THAT CLAMPS DOWN THE PROPANE TANKS BECAME UNSCREWED FROM TRAILER TONGUE WITH GAS REGULATOR STILL ATTACHED. *SMD UPDATED 06/26/2017*JS UPDATED 08/09/17*LJ *CN