Emergency Exit not Marked – 2020 Keystone Cougar Trailers

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September 11, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V650000

Emergency Exit not Marked

If an emergency event occurs, trailer occupants may not be aware of the emergency exit function of the window, increasing the risk of an injury.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V650

Manufacturer Keystone RV Company

Components EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE

Potential Number of Units Affected 18

 

Summary

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2020 Cougar 30RKD trailers. The 60″x29″ emergency exit windows over the dinette table in the cabin are missing a red handle and “EXIT” label.

 

Remedy

Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing black exit handles with red handles and add an “EXIT” label, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2019. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone’s number for this recall is 19-360.

 

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.

 


Keystone RV Company

SAFETY ADVISORY # 19-360
Cougar 30RKD Egress Window

 

10/8/19

Keystone is conducting a voluntary RECALL notification campaign in accordance with the National Highway Transportation and Safety Act. It has been decided that the vehicles in the recall population did not have the proper handle or “EXIT” label installed in the main living area on the window over the dinette table indicating it as an egress window. If an emergency situation arises the occupants of the vehicle may not know to use the window as an emergency exit point resulting in an increased risk of personal injury.

Models Included: 2020 Cougar Travel Trailers: 30RKD
Serial Number Range: LV503229 – LV503633
Parts Required: 1 – KRV # 620049- Window – Latch Assy – Spring – Red – RM27881-XX (This  part may be ordered in bulk without a VIN)

1 – KRV # 190096 – Label – Exit – White (This part may be ordered in bulk without a VIN)

Tools Required: – Screw gun

 

Note – Check serial number on Key Express to verify the campaign is open. Some vehicles were repaired before they left Keystone.

When performing warranty or recall service, please make certain that appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used.

The remedy is to locate the slider window over the dinette table, replace the black release handle with KRV # 620049- Window – Latch Assy – Spring – Red – RM27881-XX, and add the Exit label KRV # 190096 – Label – Exit – White.

 

REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

 

Step 1

Locate the trailer on a level, flat, hard surface. Chock the wheels.

 

Step 2

Locate the 60”x29” slider window over the dinette table. Remove the existing black handle and replace it with KRV # 620049- Window – Latch Assy – Spring – Red – RM27881-XX.

 

Step 3

Add KRV # 190096 – Label – Exit – White on the window close to the red release handle.

 

Step 4

Proceed to Warranty Reimbursement.

 

WARRANTY REIMBURSEMENT

REPAIR

Submit the claim on Key Express using Flat Rate Code # 7136042K

In the Complaint section note:  Safety Advisory # 19-360

In the Cause section note:   Safety Advisory # 19-360

In the Correction section note:   Removed black release handle on window over dinette and installed red release handle. Installed Exit label.

The amount of time authorized for this repair is 0.5 hour.

 

PARTS DISPOSITION

No return parts.

Please call Keystone RV Customer Service at 866-273-1454 if you have any questions.

 


RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
Safety Recall: 19V-650
Safety Advisory: 19-360

October 9, 2019

 

IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL

«Owner_name»
«Street»
«Street_2»
«City», «State»  «Zip»

 

This notice applies to your vehicle:  «VIN» Dear «Owner_name»:

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Keystone RV Company has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain model 2020 Keystone Cougar Travel Trailers. As a result, Keystone RV is conducting a safety recall. We apologize for any inconvenience this action may cause you; however your safety and continued satisfaction are of the utmost importance to us.

Reason for this recall It has been decided that the vehicles in the recall population did not have the proper handle or “EXIT” label installed in the main living area on the window over the dinette table indicating it as an egress window. If an emergency situation arises, the occupants of the vehicle may not know to use the window as an emergency exit point, resulting in an increased risk of personal injury.
What we will do Keystone representatives have been in contact with the staff at your selling dealership regarding this situation. The remedy is to remove the existing black handle, replace it with a red handle, and add an “EXIT” label to the window. The service and parts required for this corrective action will be provided at no charge to you.
What we need you to do As soon as possible, please make an appointment to have your RV serviced by your dealership. The labor time to perform this correction is approximately 1 hour. Please ask your dealer if you wish to know how much additional time will be needed to schedule and process your RV for this repair.
If you have questions Your dealer is best equipped to obtain parts and provide service to ensure your RV is corrected as promptly as possible. Please contact Keystone Customer service if your dealer is unable to assist or if you take your RV to your dealer on the agreed service date, and the dealer does not remedy the condition within a reasonable amount of time, or without charge to you. You may be eligible to receive reimbursement if you paid to have the defect resolved prior to receiving this correspondence.

Keystone Customer Service is available toll-free at 1-866-425-4369.

 

If after contacting Keystone Customer Service you are still not satisfied we have done our best to remedy this situation, you may also submit a written complaint to: Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590. You may call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-3274236 (TTY:  1-800-424-9153; or go to https://www.safercar.gov.) Federal regulations require that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation in this matter.

Sincerely,

KEYSTONE RV COMPANY

Rick Deisler
Vice President Service Operations
cc:  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

 

PO Box 2000 – Goshen, IN  46527-2000
Phone: (574) 535-2100 – Fax: (574) 535-2199
www.keystonerv.com

 


RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
Safety Recall: 19V-650
Safety Advisory: 19-360

October 9, 2019

 

Recall Population
2020 Cougar
Model: 30RKD

 

Serial Number Range:
LV503229 – LV503633

 

Keystone RV Company has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in the vehicles listed above. As a result, Keystone RV is conducting a safety recall. We apologize for any inconvenience this action may cause you; however your safety and continued satisfaction are of the utmost importance to us.

Reason for this recall It has been decided that the vehicles in the recall population did not have the proper handle or “EXIT” label installed in the main living area on the window over the dinette table indicating it as an egress window. If an emergency situation arises, the occupants of the vehicle may not know to use the window as an emergency exit point, resulting in an increased risk of personal injury.
What we will do Keystone representatives have been in contact with the staff at your selling dealership regarding this situation. The remedy is to remove the existing black handle, replace it with a red handle, and add an “EXIT” label to the window. The service and parts required for this corrective action will be provided at no charge to you.
What we need you to do As soon as possible, please make an appointment to have your RV serviced by your dealership. The labor time to perform this correction is approximately 1 hour. Please ask your dealer if you wish to know how much additional time will be needed to schedule and process your RV for this repair.
If you have questions Your dealer is best equipped to obtain parts and provide service to ensure your RV is corrected as promptly as possible. Please contact Keystone Customer service if your dealer is unable to assist or if you take your RV to your dealer on the agreed service date, and the dealer does not remedy the condition within a reasonable amount of time, or without charge to you. You may be eligible to receive reimbursement if you paid to have the defect resolved prior to receiving this correspondence. Keystone Customer Service is available toll-free at 1-866-425-4369.

 

If after contacting Keystone Customer Service you are still not satisfied we have done our best to remedy this situation, you may also submit a written complaint to: Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590. You may call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY:  1-800-424-9153; or go to https://www.safercar.gov.)

 

PO Box 2000 – Goshen, IN  46527-2000
Phone: (574) 535-2100 – Fax: (574) 535-2199
www.keystonerv.com

 


1 Affected Product

Vehicle

MAKE MODEL YEAR
KEYSTONE COUGAR 2020

 


11 Associated Documents

Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-4

RCLQRT-19V650-7117.PDF 211.124KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2020-2

RCLQRT-19V650-4253.PDF 211.305KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2020-1

RCLQRT-19V650-4577.PDF 211.22KB

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-19V650-4912.pdf 114.981KB

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Miscellaneous Document-19-360 dealer email

RMISC-19V650-1874.pdf 122.042KB

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Miscellaneous Document- 19-360 Cougar 30RKD Egress Window – Web

RMISC-19V650-6215.pdf 63.493KB

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-19V650-3714.pdf 91.104KB

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Miscellaneous Document-19-360 tweet screenshot

RMISC-19V650-9276.pdf 20.274KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)-19-360 Cougar 30RKD Egress Window Recall Dealer Letter

RCMN-19V650-6367.pdf 91.882KB

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-19V650-3117.pdf 244.78KB

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Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-19V650-3583.PDF 214.359KB

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Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=19V650&docType=RCL

 


 

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