NHTSA Recall 00V213000: Trailer hitches
KEYSTONE RV COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 74 vehicles. It affects 2000 Keystone Cougar.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V213000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | August 4, 2000 |
| Owner notification | July 24, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
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.
Safety risk
This condition could cause the trailer brakes to be inoperative during a trailer breakaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a ground wire between the junction box and the trailer frame.
Notes
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)
Vehicles covered by recall 00V213000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Keystone Cougar | 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.