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2012 CRUISER RV SHADOW CRUISER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

2

Owner Complaints

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2012 CRUISER RV SHADOW CRUISER

The 2012 CRUISER RV SHADOW CRUISER has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2012 CRUISER RV SHADOW CRUISER

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2012 CRUISER RV SHADOW CRUISER, potentially affecting up to 36,078 vehicles.

Recall 17V751000 — EQUIPMENT

| 36,037 vehicles affected

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,...

Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

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,...

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Recall 13V649000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

| 41 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Remedy: 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2012 CRUISER RV SHADOW CRUISER

2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 CRUISER RV SHADOW CRUISER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Tires
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10607963 | TIRES | | 3,000 miles
MODEL 280QBS. WE PURCHASED THIS IN JULY OF 2011 AND HAD GONE ON 4 LOCAL TRIPS. WE WENT ON A VACATION OUT WEST FROM DERRY NH. WE STOPPED IN RAPID CITY, SD FOR SEVERAL DAYS. ANOTHER CAMPER NEXT TO US HAD A SHADOW CRUISER FUN FINDER AND TOLD US HE HAD ISSUES WITH HIS TIRES. THE TREAD HAD WORN OUT. WE CHECKED OUR TIRES AND NOTICED THE INSIDE EDGE OF OUR TIRES HAD WORN DOWN ALSO. BEFORE WE HEADED TO YELLOWSTONE VIA CODY, WY WE HAD TO REPLACE ALL OUR TIRES. WE SAVED THESE TIRES AND UPON RETURN SPOKE TO OUR DEALER. THEY REPLACED THE COST OF THE TIRES FOR US. WE WERE TOLD THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE AXLES. THE WRONG AXLES WERE BEING PUT ON THESE TRAILERS. NOT ONLY DID THE MANUFACTURER KNOW THIS BEFORE SELLING THE CAMPER TO US, BUT OUR DEALER (CAMPERS INN OF MERRIMACK, NH) KNEW ALSO. THEY REPLACED THE AXLES FOR US BUT IT TOOK A FEW MONTHS TO GET THE PARTS IN. MY FAMILY COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR HURT DUE TO THIS ISSUE. I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT NO ONE NOTIFIED US OF THIS. IF NOT FOR THE CAMPER NEXT TO US, WE COULD HAVE HAD A BLOW OUT ON THE HIGHWAY. WE HAD TO DRIVE HOME ANOTHER 3,000 MILES WITH THESE AXLES BUT WE DID HAVE THE NEW TIRES. WHY ISN'T THERE ANY TYPE OF RECALLS FOR THINGS LIKE THIS? *TR
#10607963 | WHEELS | | 3,000 miles
MODEL 280QBS. WE PURCHASED THIS IN JULY OF 2011 AND HAD GONE ON 4 LOCAL TRIPS. WE WENT ON A VACATION OUT WEST FROM DERRY NH. WE STOPPED IN RAPID CITY, SD FOR SEVERAL DAYS. ANOTHER CAMPER NEXT TO US HAD A SHADOW CRUISER FUN FINDER AND TOLD US HE HAD ISSUES WITH HIS TIRES. THE TREAD HAD WORN OUT. WE CHECKED OUR TIRES AND NOTICED THE INSIDE EDGE OF OUR TIRES HAD WORN DOWN ALSO. BEFORE WE HEADED TO YELLOWSTONE VIA CODY, WY WE HAD TO REPLACE ALL OUR TIRES. WE SAVED THESE TIRES AND UPON RETURN SPOKE TO OUR DEALER. THEY REPLACED THE COST OF THE TIRES FOR US. WE WERE TOLD THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE AXLES. THE WRONG AXLES WERE BEING PUT ON THESE TRAILERS. NOT ONLY DID THE MANUFACTURER KNOW THIS BEFORE SELLING THE CAMPER TO US, BUT OUR DEALER (CAMPERS INN OF MERRIMACK, NH) KNEW ALSO. THEY REPLACED THE AXLES FOR US BUT IT TOOK A FEW MONTHS TO GET THE PARTS IN. MY FAMILY COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR HURT DUE TO THIS ISSUE. I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT NO ONE NOTIFIED US OF THIS. IF NOT FOR THE CAMPER NEXT TO US, WE COULD HAVE HAD A BLOW OUT ON THE HIGHWAY. WE HAD TO DRIVE HOME ANOTHER 3,000 MILES WITH THESE AXLES BUT WE DID HAVE THE NEW TIRES. WHY ISN'T THERE ANY TYPE OF RECALLS FOR THINGS LIKE THIS? *TR

Safety Rating for the 2012 CRUISER RV SHADOW CRUISER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 CRUISER RV SHADOW CRUISER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 CRUISER RV SHADOW CRUISER

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 CRUISER RV SHADOW CRUISER

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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