NHTSA Recall 05V424000: Rim (wheels)
KEYSTONE RV COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 834 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Keystone Cougar.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V424000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05-060 |
| Component | WHEELS › RIM |
| Report received | September 23, 2005 |
| Owner notification | February 15, 2006 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain travel trailers and fifth wheel recreational vehicles equipped with tredit 16" chrome wheels, the rims may have poor weld quality and insufficient press fit between the wheel rim and disc.
Safety risk
The center of the wheel could separate from the rim. The wheel may wobble and cause a vibration or the mounted tire could lose air causing the tire to go flat, resulting in a loss of control of the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Keystone is working with tredit tire to notify owners and have the wheels replaced. The recall began on february 15, 2006. Owners may contact keystone at 866-425-4369.
Notes
Keystone recall no. 05-060.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V424000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Keystone Cougar | 2005, 2006 |
| Keystone Mountaineer | 2005, 2006 |
| Keystone Sprinter | 2005, 2006 |
| Keystone Tail-Gator | 2005, 2006 |
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.