Recall 11V002000: 2010–2011 Keystone Outback and 2 other models

Report received

Jan 4, 2011

Manufacturer

Keystone rv company

Potentially affected

1,086vehicles

Model years

2010–2011

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Keystone is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 cougar, laredo and outback travel trailers equipped with lippert component hitch couplers for lack of indentation on the forward edge of the coupler.

Possible consequence

If the coupler is lacking the indent it will lead to an increased risk of trailer separation from the hitch ball while towing resulting in property damage and/or vehicle crash.

Remedy

Owners are asked to inspect the hitch coupler for the correct stamping. If the hitch coupler is not formed correctly arrangements will be made to replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on january 24, 2011. Owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2010 Keystone Cougar10 complaints
• 2011 Keystone Cougar9 complaints
• 2010 Keystone Laredo1 complaints
• 2011 Keystone Laredo2 complaints
• 2010 Keystone Outback2 complaints
• 2011 Keystone Outback4 complaints