Recall 16V609 affects 99 2017 Keystone Cougar trailers for incorrect tire labels and wrong tire load range. Repair is free at any franchised Keystone dealer.
Keystone is recalling 99 2017 Cougar recreational trailers under recall 16V609 because the certification tag and tire loading label list incorrect information, with the recall also addressing tires with the wrong load range. If the wrong tires are on the trailer, tire failure can lead to loss of vehicle control, and Keystone dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Identification Tag and Tire and Loading Information Label on a 2017 Keystone Cougar tell an owner and service shop the trailer's certified weight and tire information. The tire load range is the tire's capacity rating, and it needs to match the way the trailer was built and loaded.
On affected Cougar trailers, Keystone found that production installed tires with different load ranges than the unit configuration required. The labels also listed incorrect information, so the tag, loading label, and tires did not all agree. That creates a certification problem and gives owners the wrong reference point when checking or replacing tires.
The visible warning sign is a mismatch between the tire load range and the information printed on the Federal Identification Tag. Check the tire sidewall against the tag and loading label, then have a Keystone dealer inspect and replace any incorrect label or tire under the recall.
Who's affected?
| 2017 Keystone Cougar | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 99 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2017 Keystone Cougar trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Tires with the wrong load range can fail, which can lead to loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk. Check the tire load range against the Federal Identification Tag, and schedule the recall repair soon if your VIN is included. Repair is free at any franchised Keystone dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 Keystone Cougar is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Keystone dealer to schedule the free tire load-range check and tire or Federal Identification Tag replacement that corrects the label and tire-rating problem.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 16V609 and Keystone recall 16-262 when you call.
- Avoid towing the trailer with heavy cargo until the dealer confirms the tire load range and labels are correct.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Keystone technician checks the trailer's tire load range and Federal Identification Tag against the recall instructions. If the wrong tires were installed, the technician replaces the tires. If the Federal Identification Tag is incorrect, the dealer replaces the tag. The recall repair is available now and is free, with parts and labor covered under campaign 16V609.
Timeline
| August 22, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 24, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| August 24, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 24, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| September 9, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V609?
Recall 16V609 covers 99 2017 Keystone Cougar recreational trailers with incorrect Federal Identification Tag or Tire and Loading Information Label data. Some trailers also received tires with the wrong load range. Keystone dealers will replace the incorrect tires and label for free.
What should I do if my 2017 Keystone Cougar is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 16V609. If it is, contact a Keystone dealer to schedule the tire and label inspection. Reference recall number 16V609 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Keystone dealers will replace any incorrect tires and the Federal Identification Tag if it is incorrect, free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk comes from tires with the wrong load range. If those tires are installed, tire failure can result and the driver can lose vehicle control, increasing crash risk. The dealer remedy checks the tire load range and replaces the affected tires for free.
What if I bought my Keystone Cougar used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Cougar is included, then contact a Keystone dealer and reference recall number 16V609.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V609000 |
|---|---|
| Keystone customer service | 1-866-425-4369 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V609 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V609000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →