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NHTSA Recall 21V178000: Electrical system

Keystone RV Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 31 vehicles. It affects 2021 Keystone Cougar.

31
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2021
owners notified (March 24)
NHTSA campaign21V178000
Manufacturer campaign21-403
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report receivedMarch 16, 2021
Owner notificationMarch 24, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2021 Cougar 29MBS, 30RLS, 315RLS, 316RLS, 32BHS, 353SRX, 364BHL, and 368MBI trailers equipped with the Off the Grid (OTG) Solar package. The inverter may have been incorrectly wired, causing power to energize the shore power connection, when in use.

Safety risk

An energized shore power connection can cause an electrical shock, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will test the inverter function, and rewire it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2021. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 21-403.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 21V178000

Make and modelModel years
Keystone Cougar2021

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.