Recall 11V-322: 2011–2012 Keystone Cougar High Country

KEYSTONE RV COMPANY recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Jun 13, 2011, covering about 197 vehicles.

NHTSA number
11V-322
Report date
Jun 13, 2011
Vehicles affected
197
Owners notified
Jul 7, 2011

The problem

Keystone is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 cougar high country travel trailers produced from november 3, 2010, through may 26, 2011, for having 4400 pound axles installed instead of 5200 pound axles. If a vehicle is loaded to the maximum stated gvwr of 10,000 pounds, the 4400 pound axle will be overloaded.

The risk

Overloading the axle could lead to an increase risk of axle failure, property damage and/or vehicle crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the axles with the correct ones free of charge. The safety recall began on july 7, 2011. Owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369.

Notes

Keyston safety recall no. 11-166.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
ComponentPower Train › Axle Assembly
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number11V322000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Keystone Cougar High Country2011, 2012All 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 11V-322?

Keystone is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 cougar high country travel trailers produced from november 3, 2010, through may 26, 2011, for having 4400 pound axles installed instead of 5200 pound axles. If a vehicle is loaded to the maximum stated gvwr of 10,000 pounds, the 4400 pound axle will be overloaded.

How is recall 11V-322 fixed?

Dealers will replace the axles with the correct ones free of charge. The safety recall began on july 7, 2011. Owners may contact keystone customer service 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.