Cougar High Country Axle Recall
A friend of mine gave me a Nov./Dec. 2011 issue of RV gazette (Canadian publication) to look through and my DW came upon this:
Recall No.: 2011-225
Company: Keystone
Models: 2011-2012 Cougar High Country
Mfg. Recall No.: 11-166
Description: Certain travel trailers were incorrectly equipped with axles rated for 4,400 lbs. instead of 5,200 lbs. A vehicle with incorrect axles could inadvertently be overloaded, which could cause the axle to fail, increasing the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.
Correction: Dealers will replace axles.
I called my dealer and they told me to check axles as they are stamped with ratings. Sure enough 4400 lb axles. I called dealer to let them know and they are ordering 2 new axles.
My question is WHY WASN'T I NOTIFIED BY KEYSTONE ABOUT THIS RECALL?
Is it because I bought the trailer in USA and imported it myself to Canada? Could be oversight, could be stupidity, maybe just maybe a lawyer could be in sight to find out why. If we hadn't read this magazine we still would not know about this. This is a safety issue as there is a 1600 lb difference on 2 axles. Our trailer was built on April 4, 2010 and before the discovey I was told that the trailer was in the build timeframefor the recall. I would recommend fellow members with a Cougar High Country or Montana High Country as they are built in the same plant to check you axle ratings as this poses great risk for personal injury. I will keep you posted on what Keystone has to say when I get in touch with them after the Holidays.
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