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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V563000·Announced 2017-09-13

Cruiser RV Recalls 2018 Shadow Cruiser Ultra Lite Trailers for Axle Defect

Cruiser RV is recalling 2018 Shadow Cruiser Ultra Lite trailers because rear axles were installed backwards, potentially reducing braking ability or causing brakes to lock up.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axles installed backwards) that affects braking ability and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Cruiser RV is recalling certain 2018 Shadow Cruiser Ultra Lite recreational trailers, specifically models ID225RBS, ID240BHS, ID263RLS, ID279DBS, ID280QBS, and ID289RBS. The recall involves 175 vehicles where the rear axles were installed backwards. This defect may reduce the braking ability of the trailer or cause the brakes to temporarily lock up, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Owners should contact Cruiser customer service at 1-866-277-5630 to schedule a repair. Dealers will correct the axle installation free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2017. Cruiser's number for this recall is 99.03.13. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
CRUISER RV SHADOW CRUISER ULTRA LITE
Brand
CRUISER RV
Manufacturer
Cruiser RV
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
175

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)

  • SHADOW CRUISER ULTRA LITE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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