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2013 Keystone Cougar

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  • Structure. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports1 fire reports0 injury reports

Wheels complaints

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1,500 miles · Jun 6, 2016
Wheels

WHILE TRAVELING ON OUR FAMILY VACATION, WITH OUR 2013 KEYSTONE COUGAR 5TH WHEEL. WE EXPERIENCED 2 TIRE BLOWOUTS. WHILE TRAVELING N ON I-59 (JUST INSIDE GA STATE LINE) AT APPROX. 60 MPH, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPLODED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE CAMPER. PUT SPARE ON AND CONTINUED ON OUR TRIP. ONCE WE ARRIVED AT CAMPGROUND THE EXPLODED TI…

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WHILE TRAVELING ON OUR FAMILY VACATION, WITH OUR 2013 KEYSTONE COUGAR 5TH WHEEL. WE EXPERIENCED 2 TIRE BLOWOUTS. WHILE TRAVELING N ON I-59 (JUST INSIDE GA STATE LINE) AT APPROX. 60 MPH, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPLODED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE CAMPER. PUT SPARE ON AND CONTINUED ON OUR TRIP. ONCE WE ARRIVED AT CAMPGROUND THE EXPLODED TIRE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE STORE AND REPLACED. NEW TIRE WAS PUT ON CAMPER AND THE SPARE RETURNED TO THE SPARE POSITION ON THE REAR OF THE CAMPER. UPON OUR RETURN TRIP HOME, TRAVELING ON I-75 S, WE HAD BLOWOUT #2. IT WAS THE LEFT REAR TIRE. NOW DAMAGE HAD BEEN DONE TO BOTH SIDES OF THE 5TH WHEEL. THANKFULLY WE HAD TIRE REPLACED WHILE ON VACATION OR WE WOULD HAVE BEEN SITTING ON THE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE WAITING WITH OUR 2 SMALL CHILDREN FOR WHO KNOWS HOW LONG ON SOMEONE TO COME TOW US OR REPLACE TIRE. WE CHANGED THE TIRE AND HEADED STRAIGHT FOR THE TIRE STORE AT HOME, WHERE ALL 4 TIRES WHERE REPLACED. SO NOW WE ARE OUT ALL THE MONEY FOR 4 NEW TIRES, BUT ALSO OUR $500 INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE THAT WILL BE APPLIED TWICE!! SINCE IT HAPPENED ON 2 DIFFERENT DAYS, BUT ON THE SAME TRIP LESS THAN 300 MILES APART, IT HAD TO BE 2 SEPARATE CLAIMS. THEREFORE $1000.00 DEDUCTIBLE! THERE ARE SO MANY COMPLAINTS ALL OVER THE INTERNET ABOUT THESE TIRES. EITHER THE TIRE MANUFACTURER OR THE RV MANUFACTURER NEEDS TO RESOLVE THESE ISSUES BEFORE SOMEONE ENDS UP GETTING KILLED!!!

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Official recalls

2

17V755000 · Equipment

Nov 22, 2017

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 models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Consequence & remedy

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, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-307.

13V155000 · Equipment

Apr 23, 2013

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 recreational trailers equipped with Dometic 9100 Power Awnings or Weather Pro awnings, awning serial numbers 306xxxx through 314xxxx, manufactured between February 13, 2013, through April 9, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. A damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the awning unfurls unexpectedly either in transit or while parked, it may increase thre risk of personal injury or a crash.

Remedy: Keystone will notify owners and dealers will replace the awning motor, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2013. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's campaign recall number is 13-193.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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