Vehicle recall 11V497000 · October 5, 2011
Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser and Viewfinder
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."
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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."
- Consequence
- Failure to follow proper vehicle loading specifications because of a misprinted label could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V497000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 5, 2011
- Filed by
- CRUISER RV
- Owner notification
- November 30, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,362
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Other › Labels
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser (2011): 2011
- Cruiser RV Viewfinder (2011): 2011
Has your Cruiser RV been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Cruiser RV dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.