Recall 11V561 covers 805 2007-2009 Keystone Cougar trailers with tire labels listing 80 PSI instead of 65 PSI. Corrected labels are free.
Keystone is recalling 805 2007-2009 Cougar fifth wheel trailers because the federal identification tag and tire label list the maximum tire pressure as 80 PSI instead of 65 PSI. Overinflated tires increase the risk of tire failure and property damage, and the Keystone dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The label problem is on 2007-2009 Keystone Cougar fifth wheel trailers. The federal identification tag and tire and loading information label are supposed to tell an owner the correct tire information for the trailer, including the proper maximum tire pressure. That label guides tire setup before travel and helps keep the trailer within its intended specifications.
On these Cougar trailers, the printed label lists the maximum tire pressure as 80 PSI. The correct maximum pressure is 65 PSI. The trailer itself is not described as having a failed tire or wheel part in the recall summary; the defect is that the label gives the wrong tire pressure information. An owner following that label can inflate the tires above the correct maximum pressure.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is the printed information, so an owner sees the incorrect number unless the trailer receives the corrected label.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2007, 2008, and 2009 Cougar model years, all tied to the same vehicle label issue.
| 2009 Keystone Cougar | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2007 Keystone Cougar | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2008 Keystone Cougar | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 805 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific trailer.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect tire label can lead owners to overinflate the tires. Overinflation raises the risk of tire failure and property damage, so use the corrected label information and arrange the label replacement. Repair will be free at any franchised Keystone dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2009 Keystone Cougar is included in this recall.
- Call Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369 to confirm the corrected-label option for recall number 11V561.
- Request the corrected federal identification tag and tire and loading information label, or ask a franchised Keystone dealer to install it free of charge.
- Set tire pressure from the corrected label, not the incorrect 80 PSI label, to reduce the risk of tire failure and property damage.
- Bring the recall notice if Keystone mailed one, and ask the dealer to verify the label before you tow or travel with the trailer.
What happens at the repair
The recall remedy is a corrected federal identification tag and tire and loading information label. Keystone mails the corrected label to consumers. If the dealer option is open for your trailer, a Keystone technician installs the corrected label free of charge. The new label corrects the maximum tire pressure information from 80 PSI to 65 PSI. Parts and labor are covered under the recall once the dealer remedy is available.
Timeline
| November 22, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 19, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V561?
Recall 11V561 covers 805 2007-2009 Keystone Cougar fifth wheel trailers with incorrect tire pressure information on the federal certification and tire loading labels. The label lists 80 PSI instead of the correct 65 PSI, which NHTSA says increases the risk of tire failure and property damage.
What should I do if my 2007-2009 Keystone Cougar is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 11V561. If it is, contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369 or a franchised Keystone dealer to get the corrected label installed. Reference recall number 11V561 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct this recall at no cost. Keystone will provide the corrected label, and owners also have the option of having a dealer install the label free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is tire overinflation from the wrong label information. Recall 11V561 says the affected label lists 80 PSI when the correct maximum pressure is 65 PSI, and NHTSA says overinflating the tires increases the risk of tire failure and property damage.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V561000 |
|---|---|
| Keystone customer service | 1-866-425-4369 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V561 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V561000 |
Source documents
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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 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →