Wednesday, March 23, 2011

 

RECALL: 2012 CROSSROADS ZINGER: INCORRECT AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS ON FEDERAL ID TAG

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
CROSSROADS / ZINGER 2012
Manufacturer: CROSSROADS RV Mfr's Report Date: MAR 11, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V161000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 106
Summary:
CROSSROADS RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 ZINGER RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION TAG ON THE VEHICLES CONTAINS INCORRECT, GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) AND GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) INFORMATION. ACCORDINGLY, THE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION."
Consequence:
SHOULD A CONSUMER RELY ON THE INCORRECT AXLE AND WEIGHT RATING INFORMATION, THE VEHICLE COULD BE OVERLOADED, CAUSING A TIRE FAILURE THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH CAUSING PERSONAL OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy:
CROSSROADS WILL REPLACE THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION TAG WITH ONE CONTAINING THE CORRECT WEIGHT RATINGS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 21, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CROSSROADS RV AT 888-226-7496.
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 .



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