- The problem
- Certain fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in certain tubing in the refrigerator which could allow pressurized flammable coolant solution to be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
- The risk
- THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- The fix
- Keystone rv will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burner housing and thermal fuses free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or keystone rv at 574-535-2100.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Keystone Cougar Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2000 Keystone Cougar with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 2007 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 1999 has 0 and the 2001 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Cougar year, for its age
#459 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Keystone Cougar problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2000 Keystone Cougar recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Vehicle description: fifth wheel trailers. There is a lack of a ground to the junction box located under the gooseneck and above the pin box. This could result in a failure to activate the brakes in the event the fifth wheel becomes disengaged from the tow vehicle.
- The risk
- This condition could cause the trailer brakes to be inoperative during a trailer breakaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a ground wire between the junction box and the trailer frame.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2000 Keystone Cougar
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Rv refrigerator worked fine. Received recall notice from dometic for voluntary recall due to lp gas problem. Took rv to general rv dealership for installation of "dometic sbh kit". After installation, refrigerator does not work properly, it will cool, but then stop working. This has happened 3 times while using since the repair and the dealer who installed the kit claims it is not related to the installation. Are there other problems with refrigerators working fine before the installation, and failing to work after installation? Help! *Tr
Keystone Cougar: every year compared
All Cougar years2000 Keystone Cougar vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Keystone Cougar | 1 | 2 | A | |
| 2000 Keystone Springdale | 2 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2000 Keystone Cabana | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Keystone Tailgator | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2000 Keystone Montana | 1 | 1 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2000 Keystone Cougar
Does the 2000 Keystone Cougar have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Keystone Cougar: recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2007); trailer hitches (August 2000). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Keystone Cougar?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 2000 Keystone Cougar had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 30, 2008 and the latest on June 30, 2008. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2000 Keystone Cougar a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 80 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Keystone Cougar year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Keystone Cougar years have the most complaints?
2004 (26), 2010 (10), 2007 (9). See every Keystone Cougar year compared.
What should I do if my 2000 Keystone Cougar has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data