2016 KEYSTONE COUGAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 KEYSTONE COUGAR
The 2016 KEYSTONE COUGAR has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspension (2 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Equipmentappliancerefrigerator (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 KEYSTONE COUGAR
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2016 KEYSTONE COUGAR, potentially affecting up to 1,208,257 vehicles.
Recall 17V755000 — EQUIPMENT
| 1,205,997 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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,...
View full details →Recall 15V207000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 2,260 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 KEYSTONE COUGAR
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 KEYSTONE COUGAR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentappliancerefrigerator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The domestic refrigerator on this 2016 KEYSTONE RV caught on fire while traveling.
The domestic refrigerator on this 2016 KEYSTONE RV caught on fire while traveling.
The domestic refrigerator on this 2016 KEYSTONE RV caught on fire while traveling.
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
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KEYSTONE COUGAR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, ALL FOUR TIRES STRUCK AGAINST THE FLOOR OF THE RV. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED HEAVIER SPRINGS AND AXLES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 650. UPDATED 01/06/17*LJ UPDATED 6/29/18*JB
Safety Rating for the 2016 KEYSTONE COUGAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 KEYSTONE COUGAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 KEYSTONE COUGAR
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 KEYSTONE COUGAR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KEYSTONE COUGAR
- 2011 KEYSTONE COUGAR — 12 complaints
- 2012 KEYSTONE COUGAR — 9 complaints
- 2013 KEYSTONE COUGAR — 7 complaints
- 2014 KEYSTONE COUGAR — 7 complaints
- 2015 KEYSTONE COUGAR — 7 complaints
- 2016 KEYSTONE COUGAR (current)
- 2017 KEYSTONE COUGAR — 3 complaints
- 2018 KEYSTONE COUGAR — 7 complaints
- 2019 KEYSTONE COUGAR — 16 complaints
- 2020 KEYSTONE COUGAR — 5 complaints
- 2021 KEYSTONE COUGAR — 3 complaints
Other KEYSTONE Models
- KEYSTONE MONTANA — 186 total complaints
- KEYSTONE RAPTOR — 76 total complaints
- KEYSTONE SPRINGDALE — 68 total complaints
- KEYSTONE ALPINE — 65 total complaints
- KEYSTONE OUTBACK — 58 total complaints
- KEYSTONE FUZION — 56 total complaints
- KEYSTONE SPRINTER — 56 total complaints
- KEYSTONE LAREDO — 39 total complaints