NHTSA recall 12V355000
Equipment
Keystone Cougar
Reported Jul 26, 20121,012 vehicles affectedKEYSTONE RV COMPANYMaker’s number 12-178Built Oct 5, 2009 – Oct 24, 2011
The defect
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.
The remedy
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.
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