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2011 Crossroads Zinger

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Aug 31, 2011
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Nov 22, 2017
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2011 Crossroads Zinger, most frequently naming the other / unspecified category. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 2 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Other / unspecified1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
17V755000

EQUIPMENT

Nov 22, 2017
1,205,997 units potentially affected
The defect: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling various 2003-2018 Crossroads, Dutchmen, and Keystone recreational trailers equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V755-5127.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
The risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy: Keystone will notify owners and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-574-535-2100, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-307.
Keystone RV CompanyManufacturer number 17-307View on NHTSA.gov
10V505000

EQUIPMENT

Oct 15, 2010
1,399 units potentially affected
The defect: CROSSROADS IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.
The risk: AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
The remedy: CROSSROADS IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539 OR CROSSROADS AT 888-226-7496.
CROSSROADS RVView on NHTSA.gov
10V495000

EQUIPMENT

Oct 12, 2010
6 units potentially affected
The defect: CROSSROADS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 ZINGER AND SUNSET TRAIL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 15, 2010, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 29, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD 35 SERIES RANGE OVENS. A POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR A SMALL FRACTURE WITHIN THE LINE DELIVERING GAS TO THE OVEN CAVITY BURNER. SUCH A FRACTURE MAY CAUSE PROPANE GAS TO LEAK FROM THE LINE.
The risk: A PROPANE LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
The remedy: CROSSROADS IS WORKING WITH ATWOOD AND WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE STOVES FREE OF CHARGE. ALL THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE CONTAINED AT CROSSROADS' DEALERSHIPS. THEREFORE, AN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ATWOOD AT 1-574-266-4749 OR CROSSROADS AT 1-888-226-7496.
CROSSROADS RVView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Other / unspecified
Filed Aug 31, 2011

2011 CROSSROADS ZINGER. CONSUMER EXPRESSES DISCONTENT CONCERNING SEVERAL ISSUES WITH TRAILER *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE NOTICED A FEW MINOR COSMETIC PROBLEMS WITH THE CAMPER; THE ALUMINUM WAS DENTED WHERE THE WINDOW WAS PULLED IN TOO MUCH, THERE WERE STAPLES STICKING OUT OF THE WRAP AROUND THE BATHROOM, AND THE WOOD WAS BULGING ON THE WRAP AROUND THE BATHROOM. THE FIRST WEEK OF OWNING THE CAMPER, THE HYDRAULIC LIFT RIPPED OUT OF THE OUTSIDE KITCHEN DOOR, THE DINING ROOM LIGHT HESITATED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN IT ON. THE GAS PART OF THE HOT WATER TANK DIDN'T LIGHT UNTIL THE SECOND OR THIRD TIME. THE SCREEN DOOR DID NOT CLOSE PROPERLY, WATER ACCUMULATED IN THE OUTSIDE KITCHEN. THE CONSUMERS HUSBAND NOTICED THE BACK TIRE LOOKED CROOKED. HE JACKED UP THE CAMPER, AND TIGHTENED THE LUG NUTS. A MAINTENANCE TECH INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE PROBLEM WAS THE BEARING, EVEN THOUGH ONLY ONE BALL BEARING WAS MISSING FROM THE RING. THE MAINTENANCE TECH ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE WHEEL BEARING IN, BUT COULDN'T GET THE RACE TO FIT. HE SOON DISCOVERED THE CAST IRON HUB WHICH WAS SUPPOSED TO BE TOGETHER WAS CLEARLY SPLIT BETWEEN THE DRUM AND THE HUB. *JB

NHTSA ID
10423456
Incident
Aug 1, 2011

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

16_TL-2

BACK OVER PREVENTION; SEATS

The Detroit? special tools group has developed and released a robust NOx sensor socket, W470589060900. The socket will aid in the removal and installation of the NOx sensors.

SB-28

EQUIPMENT

CROSSROADS RV: TO ALLOW FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE OF REFRIGERATOR, THE VENT BAFFLE, THAT WAS INSTALLED, NEEDS TO BE INSPECTED, PER MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS. MODELS 33 BH ZINGER, LONGHORN. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Crossroads Zinger by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2022110—
2018140—
2017020—
2016020—
2015120—
2014010—
2013410—
2012120—
2011Viewing130—
2010020—
2009010—
2008010—
2007120—
2006131—
2005130—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.