The defect
Cruiser RV (Cruiser) is recalling certain 2018 Shadow Cruiser Ultra Lite recreational trailers, models ID225RBS, ID240BHS, ID263RLS, ID279DBS, ID280QBS and ID289RBS. The axles on these vehicles were installed backwards, possibly reducing the braking ability or causing the brakes to temporarily lock up.
The risk
Improper brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Cruiser has notified owners, and dealers will correct the axle installation, free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2017. Owners may contact Cruiser customer service at 1-866-277-5630. Cruiser's number for this recall is 99.03.13.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser Ultra Lite | 2018 |
Components: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser Ultra Lite | 2018 | 1 | 1 |
Other suspension recalls in 2017
42 of the 810 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2017 concerned the suspension; Cruiser RV filed 24 campaigns in all.
| 17V800000 13 Dec 2017 | East Manufacturing Corp. |
| 17V727000 17 Nov 2017 | BMW of North America, LLC |
| 17V703000 8 Nov 2017 | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. |
| 17V693000 2 Nov 2017 | REV Recreation Group |
| 17V651000 16 Oct 2017 | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| 17V643000 12 Oct 2017 | Keystone RV Company |
| 17V637000 11 Oct 2017 | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| 17V577000 20 Sept 2017 | Hyundai Motor America |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2017