Safety Recall: 12V355000

12V355000 Reported: 7/26/2012 Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

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Summary

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Cougar 26SAB and 29RES recreational vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2009, through October 24, 2011. The rear bumper, which holds the spare tire assembly, may experience metal fatigue causing the spare tire to separate from the vehicle.

Safety Risk

Over time, the bumper may fail and/or separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injury and property damage.

Remedy

Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement kit free of charge. The safety recall began on September 28, 2012. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369.

Additional Notes

Keystone's recall campaign number is 12-178. 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.