2000 Keystone Cougar Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS
NHTSA campaign 00V213000 · Trailer Hitches · filed Aug 4, 2000 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS. THERE IS A LACK OF A GROUND TO THE JUNCTION BOX LOCATED UNDER THE GOOSENECK AND ABOVE THE PIN BOX. THIS COULD RESULT IN A FAILURE TO ACTIVATE THE BRAKES IN THE EVENT THE FIFTH WHEEL BECOMES DISENGAGED FROM THE TOW VEHICLE.
The risk
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE TRAILER BRAKES TO BE INOPERATIVE DURING A TRAILER BREAKAWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND WIRE BETWEEN THE JUNCTION BOX AND THE TRAILER FRAME.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 24, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KEYSTONE RV AT 1-219-642-4001. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236)
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Keystone Cougar recalls
- 2025–2026 Keystone Alpine and 3 other models — Shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened
- 2025 Keystone Arcadia and 1 other model — Pin box fasteners may have been improperly tightened
- 2022–2023 Keystone Cougar — These vehicles may have been manufactured without an…
- 2022 Dutchmen Aspen Trail and 15 other models — Electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric…
- 2022 Keystone Cougar — Base may have incomplete welds that are unable to hold the…
Other campaigns involving Keystone vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 00V213000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.