Crossroads 2011 Cruiser RV trailers: wrong gross vehicle weight rating on label

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Transport Canada recall:

Transport Canada Recall # 2012162
Recall Date 2012/05/17

Notification Type Compliance Mfr

System Label

Manufacturer Recall Number

Units Affected 38

Category Travel Trailer

Recall Details On certain fifth wheel and travel trailers, the Federal Certification label, the Tire and Loading Information label, and the Cargo Carrying Capacity label do not contain the correct Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The labels incorrectly indicate a GVWR of 6,260 kg (13,800 lb) instead of 5,566 kg (12,270 lb). As such, the vehicle could be unwittingly overloaded, which would result in poor vehicle handling characteristics, increasing the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Updated labels will be mailed to owners of affected vehicles, along with instructions for proper installation.

Make /Model /Model Year(s) Affected

CROSSROADS / CRUISER /2011

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NHTSA recall on the same model RV sold in the US:

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
CROSSROADS / CRUISER 2011

Manufacturer: CROSSROADS RV
Mfr's Report Date: MAY 17, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V232000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 77
Summary:
CROSSROADS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CROSSROADS CRUISER RECREATIONAL TRAILERS, MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 5, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 15, 2010. THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INCORRECT INFORMATION ON THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION TAG, TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL AND THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY LABEL. THUS, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, “TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.”
Consequence:
AN INACCURATE LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS WHICH COULD LEAD TO A TIRE FAILURE WHICH MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy:
CROSSROADS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE CORRECTED LABELS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOR INDUSTRIES AT 937-596-7965 OR CROSSROADS AT 260-593-2866.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.