Cruiser Rv | NHTSA Recall #16V196000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V196000 by Cruiser Rv. Affecting model year 2016-2017 stryker travel trailers, models st3316, stg3112 and stg3212, manufactured december 11, 2015, to march 10, 2016 Includes 48 affected units, Trailer Safety Chains not Equal to GVWR, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2016-2017 stryker travel trailers, models st3316, stg3112 and stg3212, manufactured december 11, 2015, to march 10, 2016

Defect Summary

Cruiser rv (cruiser) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 stryker travel trailers, models st3316, stg3112 and stg3212, manufactured december 11, 2015, to march 10, 2016. the affected vehicles are equipped with safety chains on the a-frame that are rated for 11,700 lbs instead of being rated equal to, or greater than, the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) of the travel trailer.

Corrective Action

Cruiser will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing safety chains with chains that have a 16,200lb rating, free of charge. the recall began on april 21, 2016. owners may contact cruiser customer service at 1-260-562-3500.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V196000

Manufacturer: Cruiser Rv

Report Received Date: 2016-04-07T00:00:00

Subject: Trailer safety chains not equal to gvwr

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 48

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Cruiser rv (cruiser) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 stryker travel trailers, models st3316, stg3112 and stg3212, manufactured december 11, 2015, to march 10, 2016. the affected vehicles are equipped with safety chains on the a-frame that are rated for 11,700 lbs instead of being rated equal to, or greater than, the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) of the travel trailer.

Consequence Summary: In the event the main trailer connection fails, the weight of the trailer can break the safety chains if the chains are not strong enough, allowing the trailer to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Cruiser will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing safety chains with chains that have a 16,200lb rating, free of charge. the recall began on april 21, 2016. owners may contact cruiser customer service at 1-260-562-3500.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 39.58

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NHTSA ID: 16V196000

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