NHTSA Recall 11V322000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V322000; Date: Jun. 13, 2011
Overloading the axle could lead to an increase risk of axle failure, property damage and/or vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Keystone Cougar High Country; 2012 Keystone Cougar High Country
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Keystone Rv Company
Affected Units:: 197
Recall Summary:
Keystone is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 cougar high country travel trailers produced from November 3, 2010, through may 26, 2011, for having 4400 pound axles installed instead of 5200 pound axles. If a vehicle is loaded to the maximum stated gvwr of 10,000 pounds, the 4400 pound axle will be overloaded.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the axles with the correct ones free of charge. The safety recall began on July 7, 2011. Owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369.
Recall Notes:
Keyston safety recall no. 11-166. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 7, 2011
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