Keystone RV Recalls Cougar, Alpine Trailers for Shock Bolt Issue
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Keystone RV Company is recalling certain 2024 Cougar, 2025-2026 Alpine, 2026 Montana, and Walkabout recreational trailers due to incorrectly tightened shock bolts.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on May 26, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2024 Cougar, 2025-2026 Alpine, 2026 Montana, and Walkabout recreational trailers. The shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers 2024 Cougar, 2025-2026 Alpine, 2026 Montana, and Walkabout recreational trailers. A total of 3,865 units are affected. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V313000 and Keystone's recall number is 26-483.
What You Should Do
Dealers will replace the shock bolts free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 1, 2026. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369.
Why This Matters
Loose shock bolts may cause a loss of vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign 26V313000 - Keystone RV Company
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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