Recall 16V196 covers 48 2016-2017 Cruiser Rv Stryker Toy travel trailers with underrated safety chains. The repair is free at any franchised Cruiser Rv dealer.
Cruiser Rv is recalling 48 2016-2017 Stryker Toy travel trailers because the A-frame safety chains are rated for 11,700 lbs instead of at least the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating. If the main trailer connection fails, undersized chains can break and let the trailer separate from the tow vehicle, which increases crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The safety chains on a 2016-2017 Cruiser Rv Stryker Toy travel trailer are the backup connection between the trailer and the tow vehicle. They attach to the A-frame, the front triangular section of the trailer frame near the coupler. If the hitch connection separates, the chains are supposed to keep the trailer attached long enough for the driver to slow and stop.
On affected trailers, the installed safety chains are rated for 11,700 lbs. They were supposed to be rated equal to or greater than the travel trailer's gross vehicle weight rating, which is the maximum loaded weight the trailer is designed to carry. When the trailer load exceeds the chain rating and the hitch separates, the chains are overloaded and the backup connection no longer has the required strength.
There is no warning sign before failure. Treat this as a parts-rating problem, not a symptom you will feel while towing.
Who's affected?
The same component pair appears for each listed model year: recreational vehicle/trailer equipment and trailer hitches.
| 2016 Cruiser Rv Stryker Toy | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| 2016 Cruiser Rv Stryker Toy | Trailer hitches |
| 2017 Cruiser Rv Stryker Toy | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2017 Cruiser Rv Stryker Toy | Trailer hitches |
| Units affected | 48 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the main trailer connection fails, undersized safety chains can break under trailer weight. The trailer can separate from the tow vehicle, increasing crash risk. Before towing, confirm your VIN and arrange the chain replacement through a Cruiser Rv dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Cruiser Rv dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016-2017 Cruiser Rv Stryker Toy is included in this recall.
- Call Cruiser Rv customer service at 1-260-562-3500 to confirm repair timing and dealer instructions.
- Reference recall number 16V196 when you call or speak with the dealer.
- Schedule the free safety-chain replacement that upgrades the under-rated A-frame chains to a 16,200lb rating.
- Avoid towing the trailer until Cruiser Rv confirms the safety-chain repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Cruiser Rv technician replaces the original A-frame safety chains with chains rated at 16,200 lb. The filing says Cruiser began the recall on April 21, 2016, and the replacement is free of charge. The work addresses trailers built with safety chains rated below the travel trailer's gross vehicle weight rating. Contact a Cruiser Rv dealer and ask the service desk to confirm the chain replacement for recall 16V196.
Timeline
| April 7, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 21, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V196?
Recall 16V196 covers 48 2016-2017 Cruiser Rv Stryker Toy travel trailers with safety chains rated below the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating. Cruiser Rv dealers replace the 11,700 lb safety chains with 16,200 lb chains for free.
What should I do if my 2016-2017 Cruiser Rv Stryker Toy is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 16V196. If it is, contact a franchised Cruiser Rv dealer to schedule the safety-chain replacement. Reference recall number 16V196 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 16V196, Cruiser Rv dealers replace the existing safety chains with higher-rated 16,200 lb chains free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety chains are not strong enough for the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating. If the main trailer connection fails, the trailer's weight can break the chains and allow the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle, increasing crash risk.
When did the Cruiser Rv safety-chain recall begin?
Cruiser Rv began recall 16V196 on April 21, 2016. Owners can contact Cruiser customer service at 1-260-562-3500, or call a franchised Cruiser Rv dealer and ask for the free safety-chain replacement tied to recall 16V196.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V196000 |
|---|---|
| Cruiser Rv customer service | 1-260-562-3500 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V196 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V196000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →