The defect
Cruiser RV (Cruiser) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Boss, Full House and Fun Finder Signature, 2018 Embrace and Striker FW, 2013-2016 Enterra and View Finder Signature, 2006-2016 Fun Finder, 2007-2015 Fun Finder Xtra, 2015-2017 Fun Finder Xtreme Lite and Shadow Cruiser Ultra Lite, 2016-2018 MPG, 2013-2017 Radiance, 2017-2018 Radiance Ultra Lite, 2010-2016 Shadow Cruiser, 2015-2016 Shadow Cruiser LE, 2017 South Fork, 2014-2018 Striker, 2009-2016 View Finder Lite, 2006-2007 Liberty, 2007 Land Roamer, 2009-2012 View Finder Toy Hauler, and 2006-2013 Fun Finder X recreational vehicles, equipped with certain Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
The risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy
Cruiser will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Cruiser customer service at 1-866-277-5630, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Cruiser RV Boss | 2016, 2017 |
| Cruiser RV Embrace | 2018 |
| Cruiser RV Enterra | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Cruiser RV Full House | 2016, 2017 |
| Cruiser RV FUN Finder | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Cruiser RV FUN Finder Extreme Lite | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Cruiser RV FUN Finder Signature | 2016, 2017 |
| Cruiser RV FUN Finder X | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Cruiser RV FUN Finder Xtra | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Cruiser RV Land Roamer | 2007 |
| Cruiser RV Liberty | 2006, 2007 |
| Cruiser RV MPG | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Cruiser RV Radiance | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Cruiser RV Radiance Ultra Lite | 2017, 2018 |
| Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser LE | 2015, 2016 |
| Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser Ultra Lite | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Cruiser RV South Fork | 2017 |
| Cruiser RV Striker | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Cruiser RV Striker FW | 2018 |
| Cruiser RV View Finder Lite | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Cruiser RV View Finder Signature | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Cruiser RV View Finder TOY Hauler | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
Components: EQUIPMENT
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 Boss | 2016 | 0 | 2 |
| Cruiser RV Boss | 2017 | 0 | 2 |
| Cruiser RV Embrace | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| Cruiser RV Enterra | 2013 | 0 | 2 |
| Cruiser RV Enterra | 2014 | 0 | 1 |
| Cruiser RV Enterra | 2015 | 0 | 1 |
| Cruiser RV Enterra | 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| Cruiser RV FUN Finder | 2006 | 0 | 2 |
| Cruiser RV FUN Finder | 2007 | 0 | 2 |
| Cruiser RV FUN Finder | 2008 | 0 | 2 |
| Cruiser RV FUN Finder | 2009 | 0 | 2 |
| Cruiser RV FUN Finder | 2010 | 0 | 2 |
| Cruiser RV FUN Finder | 2011 | 0 | 2 |
| Cruiser RV FUN Finder | 2012 | 0 | 2 |
| Cruiser RV FUN Finder | 2013 | 3 | 2 |
| Cruiser RV FUN Finder | 2014 | 0 | 1 |
| Cruiser RV FUN Finder | 2015 | 0 | 1 |
| Cruiser RV FUN Finder | 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| Cruiser RV FUN Finder Extreme Lite | 2015 | 0 | 1 |
| Cruiser RV FUN Finder Extreme Lite | 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| Cruiser RV FUN Finder Extreme Lite | 2017 | 0 | 1 |
| Cruiser RV FUN Finder Signature | 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| Cruiser RV FUN Finder Signature | 2017 | 0 | 1 |
| Cruiser RV FUN Finder X | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| Cruiser RV FUN Finder X | 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| Cruiser RV FUN Finder X | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| Cruiser RV FUN Finder X | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| Cruiser RV FUN Finder X | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Cruiser RV Full House | 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| Cruiser RV Full House | 2017 | 0 | 1 |
Other equipment recalls in 2017
170 of the 810 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2017 concerned the equipment; Cruiser RV filed 24 campaigns in all.
| 17V847000 29 Dec 2017 | ShowHauler Trucks, Inc. |
| 17V844000 27 Dec 2017 | Thor Motor Coach |
| 17V841000 22 Dec 2017 | Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. |
| 17V824000 21 Dec 2017 | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| 17V835000 21 Dec 2017 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 17V831000 20 Dec 2017 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| 17V827000 19 Dec 2017 | Keystone RV Company |
| 17V828000 18 Dec 2017 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2017