Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 16V-196 · 2016–2017 Cruiser Rv Stryker TOY
Cruiser RV recall 16V-196 covers 48 2016–2017 Cruiser Rv Stryker TOY for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on April 7, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 40% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V196000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The 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.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
40%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 11, 2015 to March 10, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.