Recall
Keystone Cougar — 06V257000
NHTSA ID
06V257000
Make
Keystone
Model
Cougar
Years Affected
2007
Recall Date
2006-07-14
Component
SUSPENSION
Units Affected
72
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
06-072
Summary
CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AXLE SPRINGS THAT WERE RATED FOR 4400 LBS. PER AXLE INSTEAD OF 52OO LBS.
Consequence
THE AXLE SPRINGS MAY FAIL DUE TO BEING OVERLOADED IF THE VEHICLE IS LOADED BEYOND THE CAPACITY OF THE SPRINGS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE AXLE SPRING WITH SPRINGS RATED AT 5200 LBS. PER AXLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.