Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2015 Keystone Cougar peaked in 2016, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2015 Keystone Cougar
Trailer, Not Applicable, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from May 18, 2016 to Dec 14, 2019.
Recall campaigns covering this model year31.21M vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints52.5 times the median 2015 trailer
Severity index0.02015 trailers average 5.0
First 24 months2Complaints in its first two years
Components
40% of complaints about the 2015 Keystone Cougar name suspension
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
3 recall campaigns cover the 2015 Keystone Cougar
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V-755 | Nov 22, 2017 | List of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V755-5127.pdf | Equipment | 1,205,997 | Part replacement |
| 15V-317 | May 27, 2015 | In the affected vehicles, the screws that attach the expanding room to the sliding mechanism cable may fail allowing the room to extend… | Equipment | 1,529 | Part replacement |
| 15V-207 | Apr 7, 2015 | For a full list of the specific models and floor plans affected, see RCLRPT-15V207-4161.PDF under “Associated Documents.” In the affected… | Suspension | 2,260 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2015 Keystone Cougar
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
5 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Dec 14, 2019Failure Jun 10, 20167,000 milesAsheboro, NCSuspension, Wheels
ONLY EVENT SO FAR, A PROPERLY INFLATED TIRE HAD THE TREAD COME OFF THE CASING AT ABOUT 7000 MILES AT 60 MPH. I REPLACED THE OEM LOAD RANGE 'D' TIRES WITH LOAD RANGE 'E' TIRES.THESE OEM TIRES AT 2540# GIVE A SCANT 160# SAFETY MARGIN. IN JULY WHILE DOING MAINTENANCE FOR A 1500 MILE TRIP I READ THE AXLE TAGS SO I COULD OBTAIN THE CORRECT SEALS FOR THE HUB BEARINGS. THE AXLES ARE RATED 4400# EACH TIMES 2 IS 8800#. THE GVW RATING FOR THE TRAILER IS 10,000#. SO IF THIS 5TH WHEEL IS TRAVELING FULLY LOADED IT IS 1200# OVER THE CAPACITY OF THE INSTALLED AXLES. I AM A CERTIFIED AUTO TECHNICIAN, I FIND THIS UNSAFE, ESPECIALLY WITH THE LARGE HILLS HERE IN NORTH CAROLINA.
NHTSA complaint 11289033 - Filed Jan 19, 2018Failure Nov 1, 20175,000 milesMooresville, NCUnknown or other
I HAVE A 2015 KEYSTONE COUGAR FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER AND HAD A FAILURE OF THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER THAT IS MOUNTED TO THE BUMPER OF A PULL OUT BIKE/STORAGE TRAY. THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER BROKE OFF AND THE TIRE COULD HAVE CAUSED TERRIBLE DANGER TO ANOTHER VEHICLE, BUT FORTUNATELY THAT DID NOT OCCUR. I GOT NO RESPONSE FROM KEYSTONE OR GUIDANCE ON HOW TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. I SEE THAT THERE WAS A RECALL IN 2/25/10 FOR THE SAME ISSUE ON KEYSTONE FIFTH WHEELS. HOW DOES THIS KEEP HAPPENING. I AM UNSURE HOW TO MOUNT THE SPARE TIRE SAFELY NOW AND KEYSTONE WILL NOT HELP. I AM CONCERNED IF I BUY ANOTHER CARRIER AND PLACE IT BACK ON THE BUMPER THE SAME THING WILL EVENTUALLY HAPPEN AGAIN AND IT COULD KILL SOMEONE ON THE ROAD IF IT CAME OFF. THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION.
NHTSA complaint 11063838 - Filed Sep 7, 2017Failure Aug 26, 2017Mechanicsburg,, PAElectrical system, Service brakes
FROM THE TIME I LEFT THE DEALER LOT, I NEVER HAD BRAKES THAT WORKED PROPERLY. INCREASING THE OUTPUT FROM THE BRAKE CONTROLLER DIDN'T HELP. THE BRAKES WOULD OVER HEAT AND NEVER FELT THAT I HAD ENOUGH BRAKE TO STOP THE TRAILER/TRUCK. HAD THE BRAKES CHECKED BY SEVERAL RV DEALERS WHICH LED TO AN ADJUST ONLY. RECENT TRIP CAUSED "HOT" BRAKES/WHEELS AND BRAKE SMELL. WENT TO A FACILITY THAT SPECIALIZES IN RV REPAIR AND TOLD THEM TO TEAR THE SYSTEM APART AND FIX THE PROBLEM. THEY FOUND NOT ENOUGH VOLTAGE AT BRAKES. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND EXCESSIVE LENGTH AND SMALL GAGE WIRE INSTALLED BY MANUFACTURER. NOT ENOUGH CURRENT GOING TO BRAKES. KEYSTONE INSTALLED 14 GAGE WIRE AND IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN 12 GAGE.
NHTSA complaint 11022172 - Filed Jul 17, 2016Failure Jul 15, 20162,000 milesLittle Suamico, WIUnknown or other
THE SPARE TIRE HOLDER MOUNTED ON THE REAR BUMPER BROKE WHILE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. WE WERE SHOCKED TO SEE HOW LIGHT IT WAS MADE AFTER IT BROKE. NO INJURIES HAPPEN BUT THIS COULD HAVE EASILY TURNED OUT DIFFERENTLY. WE DID NOT FIND OUR SPARE TIRE.
NHTSA complaint 10885387 - Filed May 18, 2016Failure May 17, 2016Lawton, OKSuspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 KEYSTONE COUGAR FIFTH WHEEL. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE HANGER THAT HELD THE DRIVER SIDE SPRING DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint 10865643
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
4 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 14-215 Nov 3, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THIS COMMUNICATION IS THE OWNER NOTIFICATION 14-215 FOR THE OCTAGON CORRECT TRACK CAM PLATE MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION. - 14-215 Nov 3, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THIS COMMUNICATION IS INFORMING DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENTS OF OWNER NOTIFICATION 14-215 FOR THE OCTAGON CORRECT TRACK CAM PLATE MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION. - 14-215 Nov 3, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THIS OWNER NOTIFICATION 14-215 INVOLVES UNITS WITH THE OCTAGON CORRECT TRACK CAM PLATE MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION. IF THE HANGER HAS THE DEFECT PART AND THE INVOLVED COMPONENT HAS BEEN ADJUSTED FROM THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURING SETTING, IT MAY ALLOW EX… - 14-215 Nov 3, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
KEYSTONE RV COMPANY: CAMPAIGN BEING CONDUCTED ON CERTAIN 2015 KEYSTONE TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHELS. *LJ
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.