Latches/locks/linkagesRecall 13V-649 · Cruiser Rv vehicles

Cruiser RV recall 13V-649 covers 41 Cruiser Rv vehicles for a latches/locks/linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on November 19, 2013.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected417 models
ReportedNov 19, 2013Owners notified Jan 20, 2014
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 13V649000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

Cruiser RV is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 Fun Finder, Shadow Cruiser, Fun Finder Xtra, Viewfinder, Signature, Radiance, Enterra recreational trailers manufactured January 1, 2006, through April 25, 2013 and equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.

The risk

If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the travel trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

The fix

Cruiser RV will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began January 20, 2014. Owners may contact Cruiser RV at 1-260-562-3500 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. Door Locks May Become InoperativeEQ13006 · closed Mar 20, 2014
    NHTSA