Does the 2018 Keystone Cougar have any recalls?

Transport Canada lists 4 campaigns and the U.S. NHTSA lists 4 for the 2018 Keystone Cougar. Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

How do I know if a recall applies to my 2018 Keystone Cougar?

Recalls are matched by make, model and model year, but many cover only certain VIN ranges. Confirm with your manufacturer or dealer using your full VIN, or use the official Transport Canada or NHTSA lookup.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. In both Canada and the United States the manufacturer must fix a recalled defect at no charge, through a franchised dealer.

RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR

2018 Keystone Cougar recalls

8 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2018 Keystone Cougar with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.

Canadian recalls: 04
U.S. recalls: 04
Total campaigns: 08

Transport Canada recalls

Structure#2021317May 25, 2021
150 units affected
Issue: On certain RV trailers, the frame rail could bend or break. If this happens, there could be a sudden change in vehicle handling. Safety Risk: A sudden change in vehicle handling could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Keystone RV will contact owners by mail and instruct you to bring your RV trailer to a dealer to add cross-braces and an outrigger to support the frame.
Accessories#2018309June 12, 2018
664 units affected
On certain vehicles, the outdoor propane grill may not have been installed with enough clearance to its wood frame. This could expose the wood to elevated temperatures when the grill is in use, and increase the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the wood frame assembly with a metal assembly.
Accessories#2017627December 13, 2017
144,034 units affected
On certain vehicles equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate. Also, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury, and fail to discharge. In case of fire, failure of the extinguisher to function could result in injury and/or property damage. Correction: Owners will be provided with instructions on how to inspect the fire extinguisher to see if it is recalled. Replacement fire extinguishers will be supplied by Kidde directly. Note: For more information about recalled fire extinguishers, please visit <a href="https://inmarmarketaction.com/kidde/Kidde284CA/">www.kidde.com</a>.
Structure#2017539November 2, 2017
238 units affected
On certain travel trailers, the manual stabilizer jacks attached to the chassis frame may not have been properly installed. This could allow the jacks to become loose and/or to separate and fall from the trailer while in motion, which could create a road hazard and could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the mounting of the four stabilizer jacks and secure them with appropriate fasteners.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

U.S. NHTSA recalls

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS#21V380000May 24, 2021
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Keystone Cougar 368MBI trailers. The frame rails do not have enough cross support, which could cause them to buckle under certain side-load stress conditions.
Risk: A buckled frame rail can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will add cross braces between each spring hanger and an outrigger between the tires on the off-door side of the vehicle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2021. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 21-411.
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER#18V383000June 7, 2018
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Keystone Cougar recreational trailers equipped with an outdoor propane grill. The outdoor propane grill is installed in a wooden assembly that may not have enough clearance from the heated area.
Risk: If the wooden assembly is exposed to high temperatures, there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wooden assembly with a metal assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-322.
EQUIPMENT#17V755000November 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
Risk: 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.
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER#17V673000October 25, 2017
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Keystone Cougar western edition recreational trailers. The stabilizer jacks may not have been properly welded to the chassis frame, possibly resulting in the jacks detaching from the trailer during transit.
Risk: If the stabilizer jacks separate during transit, they could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting of the four stabilizer jacks and install appropriate fasteners, free of charge. The recall began on December 5, 2017. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-306.

Does this recall apply to my vehicle?

Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

What to do

Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:

NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada

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