Recall 14V146 affects 32 2014 Keystone Summerland, Springdale, Cougar, and Bullet trailers for brittle spring hangers. Repair is free at Keystone dealers.
Keystone is recalling 32 2014 Summerland, Springdale, Cougar, and Bullet travel trailers and fifth wheels because brittle frame spring hangers can fracture. A fractured spring hanger can cause loss of trailer control and increase crash risk; the Keystone dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The spring hanger on a 2014 Keystone Summerland, Springdale, Cougar, or Bullet is the bracket that ties the leaf spring suspension to the trailer frame. The leaf springs carry road loads from the axle into the frame, so the hanger has to stay solid while the trailer moves over bumps, turns, and uneven pavement.
On affected trailers, the frame spring hangers were built brittle. A brittle hanger does not flex and absorb load the way it should. Instead, stress concentrates in the bracket and the hanger can fracture, leaving the spring mount damaged or separated from the frame.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner cannot rely on a noise, light, or handling change to confirm the hanger is about to break.
Who's affected?
The scope is split across Summerland, Springdale, Cougar, and Bullet trailers, all tied to the same rear suspension assembly.
| 2014 Keystone Summerland | rear suspension |
|---|---|
| 2014 Keystone Springdale | rear suspension |
| 2014 Keystone Cougar | rear suspension |
| 2014 Keystone Bullet | rear suspension |
| Units affected | 32 |
A matching 2014 Keystone trailer model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A spring hanger fracture can make the trailer harder to control and increase the risk of a crash. If your VIN is included, tow cautiously and schedule a Keystone dealer inspection before the next trip. Repair will be free at any franchised Keystone dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Keystone Summerland, Springdale, Cougar, or Bullet is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Keystone dealer to ask whether the free spring-hanger inspection and replacement is open for your VIN.
- Bring the recall notice if Keystone mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V146 when you call.
- Ask Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369 if you never received the owner notice mailed on April 17, 2014.
- Tow and drive cautiously until the spring hangers are inspected, since a fractured hanger can cause loss of trailer control.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Keystone technician inspects the frame spring hangers on the affected travel trailer or fifth wheel. If a spring hanger shows the brittle condition or fracture risk covered by recall 14V146, the dealer replaces it. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Keystone began this recall on April 17, 2014, so ask the dealer to confirm the current repair process for your VIN.
Timeline
| March 27, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 17, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V146?
Recall 14V146 covers 32 2014 Keystone Summerland, Springdale, Cougar, and Bullet travel trailers and fifth wheels built with rear leaf-spring frame hangers that are brittle and prone to fracturing. A broken spring hanger can cause loss of trailer control. Keystone dealers inspect and replace the hanger for free.
What should I do if my 2014 Keystone Summerland, Springdale, Cougar, or Bullet is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 14V146. If it is, contact a Keystone dealer and ask for recall repair 14-205. The dealer will inspect the rear spring hanger and replace it if needed at no cost.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Keystone's remedy says dealers will inspect and replace the spring hanger as needed free of charge. Reference recall 14V146 or Keystone recall 14-205 when you call.
Is it safe to tow my Keystone trailer before the repair?
Recall 14V146 involves a spring hanger fracture that can cause loss of control of the trailer, increasing crash risk. The filing does not list a do-not-drive order. If your VIN is included, ask the Keystone dealer what to do before towing it in for inspection.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V146000 |
|---|---|
| Keystone customer service | 1-866-425-4369 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V146 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V146000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (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 →