Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V497000 Reported October 5, 2011

Weight load ratings

Q: What is recall 11V497000?

NHTSA recall 11V497000 was issued by Cruiser Rv on October 5, 2011. It addresses: Weight load ratings. The recall affects approximately 1,362 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Cruiser Rv · Equipment · 1,362 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

11V497000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Cruiser Rv

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

1,362

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 5, 2011

Defect Summary

Cruiser rv is recalling certain model year 2011 shadow cruiser and viewfinder recreational vehicles, manufactured from april 21, 2011, through september 6, 2011. these vehicles have the incorrect federal id tag, gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) information labels which fails to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification."

Safety Consequence

Failure to follow proper vehicle loading specifications because of a misprinted label could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Cruiser rv will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. the safety recall began on november 30, 2011. owners may contact cruiser rv at 1-574-457-6472.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Cruiser Rv dealer and reference recall ID 11V497000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 11V497000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 11V497000?

NHTSA recall 11V497000 was issued by Cruiser Rv on October 5, 2011. It addresses: Weight load ratings. The recall affects approximately 1,362 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Cruiser Rv dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V497000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.