NHTSA Recall 16V196000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V196000; Date: Apr. 7, 2016
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Cruiser Rv Stryker Toy; 2017 Cruiser Rv Stryker Toy
Component: Trailer Hitche
Manufactured by: Cruiser Rv
Affected Units:: 48
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 21, 2016
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