Other: labelsRecall 96V-087 · Shadow Cruiser vehicles

SHADOW CRUISER CORP. recall 96V-087 covers 1,800 Shadow Cruiser vehicles for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on May 17, 1996.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected1,80025 models
ReportedMay 17, 1996Owners notified Jul 15, 1996
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 96V087000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE LABELS ON THESE CAMPERS CONTAIN DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN DRY, OR UNLOADED, WEIGHT AND THE WEIGHT LISTED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL.

The risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE OWNER MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THE CORRECT WEIGHT RATINGS AND COULD OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

SHADOW CRUISER WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH CORRECTED LABELS AND CORRECT PAGES FOR INSERTION INTO THE OWNER'S MANUAL.

SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CERTIFICATION LABEL; PART 567. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK CAMPERS.NOTE: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MID-JUNE, 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE CORRECT LABEL AND OWNER'S MANUAL PAGES FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT SHADOW CRUISER AT 1-800-927-7382. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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