Keystone Recall 12V355000: Structure, Body, Bumpers

NHTSA recall 12V355000 · announced July 26, 2012 · filed by Keystone Rv Company · 1,012 units affected

The problem

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Cougar 26SAB and 29RES recreational vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2009, through October 24, 2011. The rear bumper, which holds the spare tire assembly, may experience metal fatigue causing the spare tire to separate from the vehicle.

The risk

Over time, the bumper may fail and/or separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injury and property damage.

What to do

Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement kit free of charge. The safety recall began on September 28, 2012. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Keystone's recall campaign number is 12-178.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2010 Keystone Cougar
• 2011 Keystone Cougar
• 2012 Keystone Cougar

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.