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Cruiser 2017 RVs: LED Light Overheating Risk Fire Recall

Cruiser RV is recalling 2017 model year recreational trailers with a front LED light that may overheat and cause fire. Owners must contact customer service for a free replacement with voltage protection.

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What happened, in plain English

Cruiser RV is recalling certain 2017 model year recreational trailers because a front LED light can overheat and cause fire. This affects the Shadow Cruiser, Fun Finder, MPG, Radiance, South Fork, and Stryker trailer models. Owners should contact Cruiser customer service for a free replacement with built-in voltage protection. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225709-cruiser-2017-rvs-led-light-overheating-risk-fire-recall.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225709-cruiser-2017-rvs-led-light-overheating-risk-fire-recall · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V565000

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“Cruiser 2017 RVs: LED Light Overheating Risk Fire Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225709-cruiser-2017-rvs-led-light-overheating-risk-fire-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #16V565000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V565000).

Why it’s dangerous

The front LED light on the camper can short circuit and overheat, which increases the risk of fire. This happens because the light lacks built-in voltage protection, so it may not handle electrical surges properly.

Who’s affected

Owners of 2017 model year Cruiser RV recreational trailers (Shadow Cruiser, Fun Finder, MPG, Radiance, South Fork, Stryker) are affected. Those who use the trailers for extended periods in hot conditions may be at higher risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your 2017 Cruiser RV model (Shadow Cruiser, Fun Finder, MPG, Radiance, South Fork, or Stryker) has an LED light on the front cap of the camper. The recall began on September 1, 2016.

  • Brand
    Cruiser RV
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Cruiser Customer Service

    Call 1-260-562-3500 to schedule a replacement of the light with one that has built-in voltage protection.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Cruiser will notify owners, and dealers will replace the light with one that has built-in voltage protection. The recall began on September 1, 2016. Owners may contact Cruiser customer service at 1-260-562-3500.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

2 dated steps over 34 days.

1. NHTSA received the defect report: Jul 29, 201612. Recall began: Sep 1, 201622016
  1. NHTSA received the defect report
  2. Recall began

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V565000 (July 29, 2016)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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