Recalls for 2011 Cruiser Rv Viewfinder

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Posted on: 2011-10-13
Description
Cruiser rv is recalling certain model year 2011 shadow cruiser and viewfinder recreational vehicles, manufactured from april 21, 2011, through september 6, 2011.  These vehicles have the incorrect federal id tag, gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) information labels which fails to comply with the requirements of part 567, certification.

Consequence
Failure to follow proper vehicle loading specifications because of a misprinted label could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Cruiser rv will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge.  The safety recall began on november 30, 2011.  Owners may contact cruiser rv at 1-574-457-6472.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #2 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Posted on: 2013-12-31
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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.

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.