Recall 12V355000: 2010–2012 Keystone Cougar
- Report received
- Jul 26, 2012
- Manufacturer
- Keystone rv company
- Potentially affected
- 1,012vehicles
- Model years
- 2010–2012
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 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.
Possible consequence
Over time, the bumper may fail and/or separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injury and property damage.
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2010 Keystone Cougar10 complaints
- 2011 Keystone Cougar9 complaints
- 2012 Keystone Cougar5 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.