May 6, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V306000
Protective Cover Missing from 12-Volt Mini Breaker
Electrical arcing between the exposed studs and nearby aluminum ducting can increase the risk of fire and injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V306
Manufacturer Cruiser RV![]()
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 29
Summary
Cruiser RV
(Cruiser) is recalling certain . The 12-volt mini
breaker cover for the slide-out was not installed during production, leading to exposed studs that could cause electrical arcing.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the 12-volt mini
breaker for the slide-out, and install a cover if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2022. Owners may contact Cruiser customer service at 1-574-206-7920.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
CRUISER MINI
BREAKER 22V306 & 2022-240
WCC: 99.03.22
RATE: .3
Tools needed:
1. Screw gun with proper bit (square bit for access panel)
2. Philips bit for panel box
3. 3/8” socket or wrench
Parts List
1. 11131: Boot – (VTE-464NOV02) – Rubber
How to.
1. Locate Panel Box (See Picicture 1)
a. Some floor plans may have an access panel that you can reach the mini
breaker through
b. If there is an access panel remove panel with square bit to access mini
breaker otherwise,
2. Remove Panel box with Philips screw driver or bit (Picture 2)
3. Once removed, locate 12 volt mini
breaker secured on the floor behind panel box (Picture 3 & 4)
4. Add rubber boot to top of mini
breaker (part 11131: Boot – VTE-464NOV02 – Rubber)
a. Remove the two wire retaining nuts with a 3/8” socket or wrench
b. Lift up wires
c. Add the red rubber boot
d. Replace the wires and secure with nuts.
e. Cap posts with boot cover (as seen in picture 4)
5. Replace panel box
Chronology :
4/26/22 received an email from Cruiser Production about missing covers on mini
breakers. 4/27/22 –
4/29/22 Ran warranty claims and determined scope and range. 4/29/22 – called safety committee meeting.
4/30/22 voted to recall. We have had zero warranty claims and zero personal injuries or property damage.
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| CRUISER | SHADOW CRUISER | 2022 |
7 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-22V306-6121.pdf 645.781KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-22V306-2565.PDF 215.27KB
Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-22V306-7672.pdf 201.147KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-22V306-1802.pdf 363.193KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-2
RCLQRT-22V306-1513.PDF 211.122KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-3
RCLQRT-22V306-5282.PDF 211.225KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2022-4
RCLQRT-22V306-5473.PDF 211.31KB
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL «OWNER» «STREET» «CITY», «STATE» «ZIP_CODE» This notice applies to your vehicle: «WARRANTY ID» Dear «OWNER»: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Cruiser RV
(Cruiser) has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2022 Cruiser Shadow Cruiser Travel Trailers manufactured in 2022. We apologize for any inconvenience this action may cause you, however your safety and continued satisfaction are of the utmost importance to us. On certain 2022 Cruiser Shadow Cruiser Travel Trailers, the required 12v mini
breaker cover for the slide out was not installed during production. This has led to exposed studs that could cause arcing. Exposed studs on the mini
breaker can be touched by the aluminum ducting in the area. This could cause arcing and lead to an increased risk of fire and personal injury. Cruiser will have an authorized dealer or repair center inspect the 12 volt mini
breaker for the slide out. If found missing, the dealer will cap the mini
breaker with the proper cap. This repair should take no more than 15 minutes to complete. This defect will be corrected at no expense to you, the owner. All Reimbursements will be covered by Heartland
’s general reimbursement plan. At your earliest convenience, Please contact your local dealer to set up an appointment to have this inspected and if needed corrected immediately, this service will be performed free of charge. You will need the following information for the phone call: • VIN of your travel trailer • Name, Address, and Phone Number If you have questions concerning this recall or if you need any assistance please contact the Warranty/Service Department by phone at 260-562-3500. If you had appropriate repairs completed prior to receipt of this recall notice, and if you incurred any direct cost in connection with obtaining such repair, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement from CRV by contacting the CRV Warranty/Service Department. If after contacting CRV Customer Service you are still not satisfied we have done our best to remedy this situation, you may also submit a written complaint to Transport Canada – Road Safety, 80 rue Noël, Gatineau, Quebec J8Z 0A1 or call 1-800-333-0510. Federal regulations require that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days. Thank you for your attention and cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, CRV Service Department cc: Transport Canada Reason for this recall What we need you to do RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SAFETY RECALL NOTICE NHTSA: 22v306 Cruiser WCC: 99.03.22 Date: What we will do
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-306 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Cruiser RV
Submission Date : MAY 06, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-306 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Cruiser RV
Address : 7805 North State Road 9 PO Box 130 Howe IN 46746 Company phone : 866-277-5630 Population : Number of potentially involved : 29 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Cruiser Shadow Cruiser Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The population was determined from when the line employee did not install a 12v mini
breaker cover to when it was discovered. Production Dates : MAR 29, 2022 – APR 21, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 5RXDB3120N1508318 End : 5RXDB3123N1510130 ✔ Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The required 12v mini
breaker cover for the slide-out was not installed during production. This has led to exposed studs that could cause arching. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Exposed studs on the mini
breaker can be touched by the aluminum ducting in the area. This could cause arching and lead to an increased risk of fire and personal injury. Description of the Cause : The rubber cover was not installed during production to protect the studs on the 12v mini
breaker. Identification of Any Warning There will be no red rubber cover on the mini
breaker for the slide-out room Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-306 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 that can Occur : located behind the converter. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Mini
breaker boot Component Description : Red rubber mini
breaker boot Component Part Number : 11131 Boot – VTE-464NOV02 – Rubber Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : 4/26/22 received an email from Cruiser Production about missing covers on mini
breakers. 4/27/22 – 4/29/22 Ran warranty claims and determined scope and range. 4/29/22 – called safety committee meeting. 4/30/22 voted to recall. We have had zero warranty claims and zero personal injuries or property damage. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Cruiser will have an authorized dealer or repair center inspect the 12-volt mini
breaker for the slide-out. If found missing, the dealer will cap the mini
breaker with the proper cap. This repair should take no more than 15 minutes to complete. This defect will be corrected at no expense to you, the owner. All Reimbursements will be covered by Heartland
’s general reimbursement plan. How Remedy Component Differs The mini
breaker will have rubber boot VTEE-464NOV02 installed. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-306 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 from Recalled Component : Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Production began re-installing the cap once the omission was found. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Cruiser will begin notifying owners/dealers once letters are approved Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUL 01, 2022 – JUL 01, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUL 01, 2022 – JUL 01, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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