Recall 10V597 covers 2,338 2011 Keystone Cougar, Sprinter, Laredo, Outback, Hornet, Energy, and Springdale travel trailers for wheel weld defects. Repair is free through Keystone.
Keystone is recalling 2,338 2011 Cougar, Sprinter, Laredo, Outback, Hornet, Energy, and Springdale travel trailers because certain 15-inch steel wheels have inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and center plate. A wheel failure or wheel loss raises the risk of a crash or personal injury, and the Keystone dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The recalled parts are the steel trailer wheels on 2011 Keystone Cougar, Sprinter, Laredo, Outback, Hornet, Energy, and Springdale travel trailers. Each wheel holds the tire, bolts to the trailer hub, and carries the trailer's weight while keeping the tire centered as it rolls. These are 15 inch by 6 inch white spoke or modular design steel wheels with a 6 hole bolt pattern.
The problem is in the weld that joins the outer ring of the wheel to the center plate. On affected wheels, the center plate was not aligned correctly during manufacturing, so the weld did not fully penetrate the joint. That weak joint leaves the wheel less able to hold together under normal trailer loads.
There is no warning sign before failure. A wheel with this defect can look normal until the weld joint fails, so the VIN and recall repair path matter more than a driveway inspection.
Who's affected?
Covers seven Keystone trailer models from the 2011 model year, all tied to wheel hardware.
| 2011 Keystone Cougar | wheel hardware |
|---|---|
| 2011 Keystone Sprinter | wheel hardware |
| 2011 Keystone Laredo | wheel hardware |
| 2011 Keystone Outback | wheel hardware |
| 2011 Keystone Hornet | wheel hardware |
| 2011 Keystone Energy | wheel hardware |
| 2011 Keystone Springdale | wheel hardware |
| Units affected | 2,338 |
A matching 2011 Keystone model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Wheel failure or wheel loss increases the risk of a crash or personal injury. If your VIN is included, limit use, schedule the wheel replacement, and ask the dealer how to move the trailer safely for service. Repair will be free at any franchised Keystone dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 Keystone Cougar, Sprinter, Laredo, Outback, Hornet, Energy, or Springdale travel trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369 to confirm repair scheduling for recall number 10V597.
- Ask a franchised Keystone dealer to replace the steel wheels free of charge; the repair fixes wheels with inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and center plate.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 10V597 when you call.
- Avoid towing the trailer until the wheels are inspected or replaced because wheel failure and wheel loss increase crash and injury risk.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Keystone technician replaces the steel wheels covered by this recall. The remedy record says Keystone began this safety recall on December 15, 2010, and the listed repair is wheel replacement at no charge. The work addresses wheels with inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and center plate. Ask the service desk to confirm that the replacement wheels match campaign 10V597 before the trailer is returned.
Timeline
| November 23, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 15, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V597?
Recall 10V597 covers 2,338 2011 Keystone Cougar, Sprinter, Laredo, Outback, Hornet, Energy, and Springdale travel trailers equipped with certain 15-inch by 6-inch steel wheels. Inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and center plate can lead to wheel failure or wheel loss, increasing crash or injury risk. Keystone replaces the wheels free of charge.
What should I do if my 2011 Keystone Cougar, Sprinter, Laredo, Outback, Hornet, Energy, or Springdale is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific travel trailer is included in recall 10V597. If it is, contact Keystone or a Keystone service dealer to arrange wheel replacement. Reference recall number 10V597 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the Keystone recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost to the owner. Keystone's remedy for recall 10V597 is replacement of the affected wheels free of charge.
What is the safety risk from the wheel recall?
The safety risk is wheel failure or wheel loss. If the wheel separates from the trailer, the driver can lose control or someone near the trailer can be injured. If your VIN is included, arrange the free wheel replacement before the trailer is used again.
What if I bought my Keystone travel trailer used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, check your VIN, then call Keystone at 1-866-425-4369 or a Keystone service dealer with recall number 10V597.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V597000 |
|---|---|
| Keystone customer service | 1-866-425-4369 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V597 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V597000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →