NHTSA recall,
Keystone: Cougar (2024), Alpine (2025-2026), Montana (2026), and Walkabout (2026)
Recreational trailers have shock bolts that may be incorrectly tightened, risking loss of stability.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
Keystone RV Company is recalling certain 2024 Cougar, 2025-2026 Alpine, 2026 Montana, and Walkabout recreational trailers because the shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened. Loose shock bolts may cause a loss of vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects 926 vehicles nationwide.
The problem was reported to NHTSA on May 18, 2026. Dealers will replace the shock bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 1, 2026.
What to do
If you own a vehicle in this recall:
- Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Dealers will replace the shock bolts, free of charge.
- You may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369.
- Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed June 1, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
Dealers will replace the shock bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 1, 2026. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 26-483.
Is your Keystone affected?
4 models
These models and years may be affected.
- Alpine, model years
- Cougar, model years
- Montana, model years
- Walkabout, model years
Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.
Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- Keystone RV Company
- Component
- Suspension defect
- Campaign
- 26V313000
- Vehicles affected
- 926
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- Manufacturer's recall number
- 26-483
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-866-425-4369
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Timeline
Reported to NHTSA
Listed on Recall Canary
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