Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V355000 Reported July 26, 2012

Bumper

Keystone Rv Company · N/A · 1,012 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V355000
Manufacturer Campaign
12-178
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,012
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 26, 2012

Defect Summary

Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 cougar 26sab and 29res recreational vehicles manufactured from october 5, 2009, through october 24, 2011. the rear bumper, which holds the spare tire assembly, may experience metal fatigue causing the spare tire to separate from the vehicle.

Safety Consequence

Over time, the bumper may fail and/or separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injury and property damage.

Corrective Action

Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement kit free of charge. the safety recall began on september 28, 2012. owners may contact keystone at 1-866-425-4369.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Keystone Rv Company dealer and reference recall ID 12V355000 or campaign 12-178.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V355000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V355000?

NHTSA recall 12V355000 was issued by Keystone Rv Company on July 26, 2012. It addresses: Bumper. The recall affects approximately 1,012 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Keystone Rv Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V355000 or the manufacturer campaign number 12-178. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.