Recall 17V147 affects 30 2017 Keystone Cougar and Laredo recreational trailers with a missing smoke detector. Repair is free at any franchised Keystone dealer.
Keystone is recalling 30 2017 Cougar and Laredo recreational trailers because some were equipped with two carbon monoxide detectors instead of one smoke detector and one carbon monoxide detector. Without a smoke detector, occupants face an increased risk of injury in a fire, and Keystone dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The 2017 Keystone Cougar and Laredo recreational trailers are supposed to have separate protection for smoke and carbon monoxide. A smoke detector is there to sense smoke from a fire inside the trailer. A carbon monoxide detector is there to sense carbon monoxide, an odorless gas from fuel-burning equipment or exhaust.
In this recall, the trailer was built with two carbon monoxide detectors instead of one smoke detector and one carbon monoxide detector. Keystone traced the mistake to the parts looking alike during installation. That leaves the trailer without the smoke detector that should alert occupants when smoke is present.
The warning sign is visible inside the unit. If the trailer has two detectors marked for carbon monoxide and no detector marked for smoke, it has the incorrect setup described in recall 17V147.
Who's affected?
The included build window falls from February 24 through February 28, 2017 across the Cougar and Laredo trailers.
| 2017 Keystone Cougar | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| 2017 Keystone Laredo | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| Units affected | 30 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A missing smoke detector reduces warning time in a fire and increases the risk of injury for trailer occupants. Check the detector locations before staying in the trailer, and schedule the inspection and installation 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 or Laredo is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Keystone dealer to schedule the free inspection and smoke-detector installation that restores fire detection in the trailer.
- Bring the recall notice if Keystone has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 17V147 when you call.
- Call Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369 with questions and reference Keystone recall 17-279.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Keystone technician inspects the trailer to confirm whether the required smoke detector is installed. If the smoke detector is missing, the technician installs one and verifies that the trailer has both the smoke detector and the carbon monoxide detector required for this recall. The inspection and any needed smoke detector installation are free under recall 17V147, with parts and labor covered at the dealer.
Timeline
| March 7, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 14, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| March 17, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| March 17, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 17, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V147?
Recall 17V147 covers 30 2017 Keystone Cougar and Laredo recreational trailers that were incorrectly equipped with two carbon monoxide detectors instead of one smoke detector and one carbon monoxide detector. Keystone dealers will inspect the trailer and install a smoke detector, if needed, for free.
What should I do if my 2017 Keystone Cougar or Laredo is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 17V147. If it is, contact a franchised Keystone dealer to schedule the inspection. The dealer will install a smoke detector if the trailer lacks one. Reference recall 17V147 and Keystone recall number 17-279 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Keystone's recall remedy states that dealers will inspect the trailer and install a smoke detector, if necessary, free of charge. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall repair at no cost to the owner.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is less warning in a fire. Without a smoke detector, trailer occupants have an increased risk of injury during a fire. The repair path is direct: a Keystone dealer inspects the trailer and installs a smoke detector if one is missing.
When did Keystone start this recall repair?
Keystone began the recall on March 14, 2017. If your 2017 Cougar or Laredo is included and the repair was never completed, call a franchised Keystone dealer or Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369 and reference recall 17V147.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V147000 |
|---|---|
| Keystone customer service | 1-866-425-4369 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V147 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V147000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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