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2002 Keystone Cougar recalls and problems

The 2002 Keystone Cougar has 1 safety recall and 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Keystone dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
6
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2002 Keystone Cougar vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 Keystone Cougar recalls

Recall 07V-134: Equipment

Reported Mar 22, 2007 · 122,162 vehicles affected · KEYSTONE RV COMPANY

Problem: Certain fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in certain tubing in the refrigerator which could allow pressurized flammable coolant solution to be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.

Risk: This could result in a fire.

Fix: Keystone rv will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (Please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burner housing and thermal fuses free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or keystone rv at 574-535-2100.

2002 Keystone Cougar problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Tires2
Suspension1
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Structure1
Equipment1

Most reported parts

  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
  • Tires › Tread/Belt — 1
  • Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2002 Keystone Cougar complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Tires · reported Apr 25, 2007
Cougar 5th wheel camper customer has had several tire replacements and believes that they should be reimbursed for the tires and damage done to camper* the consumer believed the tires for the camper were under rated which was the reason he continued to experience tread separation and tire wear.
Equipment · reported Apr 17, 2007
Dometic recall 06e-076, manufacturer states they are not going to repair the defect, they are only going to cover it up so when it does fail it won't burn my trailer down. The recall notice states that it must be shut down and not operated until the unit is fixed. I want my unit fixed not patched . Dometic has admitted there is a severe safety hazard with this unit and it can cause death or injury if used .
Structure · reported Feb 17, 2006
A structural failure of the frame - our 2002 keystone montana 5th wheel trailer model 2955rl, VIN#[xxx] had multiple welds break and crack in the kingpin area and under the bedroom of the trailer. This allowed the sidewalls to drop and the kingpin to oscillate up and down like it was attached to a diving board. The oscillation caused a partition to be pushed through the ceiling. This failure made the trailer unsafe for towing until emergency repairs were made. Pictures of the weld failures are available. At the time of the failure we were 300 miles from home in bakersfield, ca. The only dealer…
Tires · reported Oct 27, 2005
Dt: the contact stated two tires blew out on fifth wheel trailer. The tread separated. The first tire blew out in october 2004. The second tire blew out in october 2005. Another tire almost was ready to blow. Out. He removed it from vehicle. The dealer where he bought the trailer told him they knew there was a problem with carlisle, the manufacturer of the tires. Carlisle was not willing to do anything about it. Updated 12/27/2005. Both times the tire separated it damaged the right rear lower section of the trailer.
Suspension · reported Apr 23, 2002
5th wheel trailer. After dropping something on the ground consumer noticed cradle that holds the front and rear leaf springs together, bolt in the frame was coming out.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Keystone Cougar have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Keystone Cougar: 07V-134 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Keystone Cougar?

Owners report tires problems most often (2 reports), followed by suspension (1).

Are Keystone recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Keystone dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.