Vehicle recall 16V822000 · November 14, 2016
2017 Keystone Cougar
During installation, the propane gas cross tube manifold that connects the propane cylinders may have contacted the fasteners for the floor decking.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cougar fifth wheel trailers, models 246RLSWE, 268RLSWE, 279RKSWE, 281RDIWE, 283RETWE and 284RDBWE, manufactured August 2, 2016, to October 28, 2016. During installation, the propane gas cross tube manifold that connects the propane cylinders may have contacted the fasteners for the floor decking.
- Consequence
- The contact may result in a propane leak, which in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will replace the manifold, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2016. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-269.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V822000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 14, 2016
- Filed by
- Keystone RV Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 16-269
- Owner notification
- November 15, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 127
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Keystone Cougar (2017): 2017
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