Recall 24V606 affects 27 2024-2025 Cruiser Stryker travel trailers for generator venting defects. Repair is free at any franchised Cruiser dealer.
Cruiser is recalling 27 2024-2025 Stryker travel trailers equipped with optional Onan 5.5 generators because the generator venting is not adequate. An overheated generator increases fire risk, and trapped exhaust gas inside the trailer increases injury risk; Cruiser dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The generator vent on affected 2024-2025 Cruiser Stryker travel trailers is part of the airflow path for the optional Onan 5.5 generator. It lets cooling air reach the generator and gives exhaust gases a path out of the generator compartment. That ventilation matters because the generator runs hot and produces exhaust while supplying power to the trailer.
On these trailers, the floor opening for the generator vent was not routed to the correct size during production. With too little airflow, the generator cannot cool itself as designed, and exhaust gas does not escape properly from the compartment. The repair changes the venting to the manufacturer's required L-shaped layout so the generator receives the correct airflow path.
Owners can see the generator overheat and shut down or trip the breaker. You can also smell exhaust fumes in the generator compartment before the problem is corrected.
Who's affected?
Covers the listed Stryker model years with the same accessory generator vent issue.
| 2025 Cruiser Stryker | Accessory generator |
|---|---|
| 2024 Cruiser Stryker | Accessory generator |
| Units affected | 27 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
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 generator overheats, fire risk increases. Trapped exhaust gases inside the trailer also raise the risk of injury. Treat a generator shutdown, tripped breaker, or exhaust smell in the generator compartment as a reason to stop using the generator and schedule service. Repair is free at any franchised Cruiser dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024-2025 Cruiser Stryker is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Cruiser dealer to schedule the free generator vent-routing inspection and correction that addresses overheating and trapped exhaust gases.
- Bring the recall notice if Cruiser mailed one. If not, reference recall number 24V606 when you call.
- Avoid using the generator until the dealer checks and corrects the vent routing.
- Call Cruiser customer service at 1-877-277-5630 with questions.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Cruiser technician checks the Onan generator venting and routes it correctly so heat and exhaust can leave the generator area as intended. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor needed for the venting correction. If you already paid for a related generator venting repair before the recall notice, Heartland's general reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Bring the prior repair paperwork to the service desk so the dealer can explain the reimbursement process.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 13, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 18, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| September 27, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| September 27, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 27, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V606?
Recall 24V606 covers 27 2024-2025 Cruiser Stryker travel trailers equipped with optional Onan 5.5 generators. The generator venting was routed incorrectly, which can allow overheating or trap exhaust gases inside the trailer. Cruiser dealers will route the generator venting correctly for free.
What should I do if my 2024-2025 Cruiser Stryker is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 24V606. If it is, contact a franchised Cruiser dealer to schedule the generator-venting repair. Reference recall number 24V606 when you call. You can also contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-277-5630.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 24V606, Cruiser dealers will correctly route the generator venting free of charge, including the parts and labor needed for the recall repair.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire or exhaust-gas exposure. A generator that overheats increases the risk of fire, and trapped exhaust gases inside the trailer increase the risk of injury. If your VIN is included, schedule the free venting repair with a Cruiser dealer.
When were owners notified about recall 24V606?
Cruiser mailed owner notification letters on September 18, 2024. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether the recall applies. Check your VIN, then reference recall number 24V606 when you contact the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V606000 |
|---|---|
| Cruiser customer service | 1-877-277-5630 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V606 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V606000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
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