26SAB Bumper Recal

[JeffS]

Just received my recall notice on the bumper of our Cougar 26SAB 5th Wheel. Will be interesting to see how "kit" fixes the problem.

[SAABDOCTOR]

Cool beans keep us posted on how it works out good luck

[Brantlaker]

I would like to know how they repair it.Do you have a slide out bumper with a bike rack on it? I have a 318SAB that is being repaired right now. IT seems funny that nobody a Keystone knows anything about bad bumpers on any of there products.:banghead:

[JeffS]

We do not have the slide out bumper. The service manager indicated that it was his "impression" that they would cut the bumper off then weld on a section of angle iron and then weld the bumper to that - however they have not done any yet. They have ordered the "kit" so once that comes in I should know what the fix actually consists of.

My bumper has not failed but will post a picture of the fix once it is completed.

[SteveC7010]

Just received my recall notice on the bumper of our Cougar 26SAB 5th Wheel. Will be interesting to see how "kit" fixes the problem.

I just spent a few minutes prowling Keystone's Customer Service pages on their website and I don't find any recalls listed for bumpers on any newer Cougar models. I also checked some of the more common brands like Passport, Outback, and Montana.

The only recall I did find was on the 2008-2010 Cougars for the weak rear bumper. But yours is a 2011.

Would you mind sharing a copy of your recall letter with us? I am concerned to see if my trailer is included in the recall.

[KanTC]

Apparently it's a limited recall on only the 26SAB and 29RES models. Recall began on September 28, 2012; Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,012

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/results.cfm?rcl_id=12V355000&searchtype=quicksearch&summary=true&refurl=rss

[Mistymt]

I just received my recall letter as well. Cougar 5th wheel XLite 26SAB. I am off to the Keystone authorized dealer/repair shop tomorrow. When I called for the appointment the service dept couldn't find the recall letter! I'll let check back in to let you know what happens.

Linda & Ed
NJ

[CUFFS054]

SaabDoc,
It's nice to know that someone else is old enough to use "cool beans"!

[JeffS]

Steve -
My recall notice is consistent with the info in the link posted by KanTC.

Safety Recall: 12V-355
Safety Advisory: 12-178

The opening paragraph reads:
Keystone RV Company has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain model 2010 - 2012 Cougar Models 26SAB & 29RES Fifth Wheels......

[jmffmj]

I took a look at the welds and sure enough they were coming apart.
Took it to a keystone dealer (camper world) in Savannah Ga and they fixed it with supports. However, they didn't get approval from Keystone for 4 hours and it took more than an hour to fix it. So! took 6 hours to fix it.
Seems to be a problem at Keystone approving the fix. Shouldn't take 4 hours to get a simple ok on the recall.
Keystone better get their act together.:banghead:

[suza]

SaabDoc,
It's nice to know that someone else is old enough to use "cool beans"!

I've heard this comment on other forums, as well. Can you explain? How old is "old enough"? I know "cool", but not "cool beans" :confused: