Recall 10V-063: 2008–2010 Keystone Cougar, 2008–2010 Keystone Laredo

KEYSTONE RV COMPANY recall for tires, reported to NHTSA on Feb 25, 2010, covering about 2,893 vehicles.

NHTSA number
10V-063
Report date
Feb 25, 2010
Vehicles affected
2,893
Owners notified
Mar 8, 2010

The problem

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 bike/storage rack, may break or crack after time causing the spare tire to fall off.

The risk

If the tire carrier fails causing the tire to come loose, there is an increased risk of personal injury and property damage.

The fix

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.

Notes

Keystone rv recall no. 10-129.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerKEYSTONE RV COMPANY
ComponentTires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number10V063000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Keystone Cougar2008, 2009, 2010All years
Keystone Laredo2008, 2009, 2010All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 10V-063?

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 bike/storage rack, may break or crack after time causing the spare tire to fall off.

How is recall 10V-063 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.