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HighNHTSA·16V821000·Announced 2016-11-14

Cruiser RV Recalls Stryker Toy Haulers Due to Ladder Hinge Defect

Cruiser RV is recalling 2015-2016 Stryker toy haulers because aluminum ladder hinges may separate, causing the ladder to fall and increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect where a ladder may fall, creating a risk of injury, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Cruiser RV is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Stryker toy hauler trailers manufactured between June 12, 2014, and August 27, 2015. These vehicles are equipped with aluminum black ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries. The affected ladders feature retractable hinges with a welded 'top hat' component that can separate from the hinge.

If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. The recall affects 499 units.

Cruiser will notify owners, and dealers will install a hinge brace over the back of the existing hinges free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2016. Owners may contact Cruiser customer service at 1-260-562-3500 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CRUISER RV STRYKER TOY
Brand
CRUISER RV
Manufacturer
Cruiser RV
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
499

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • STRYKER TOY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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