NHTSA Recall 03V022000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V022000; Date: Jan. 24, 2003
The bed can separate from the support bracket, increasing the risk of injury to occupants in the bed or underneath the bed.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Skyline Aljo; 2002 Skyline Aljo; 2001 Skyline Layton; 2002 Skyline Layton; 2001 Skyline Nomad; 2002 Skyline Nomad
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle
Manufactured by: Skyline Corporation
Affected Units:: 126
Recall Summary:
On certain "sportwagon" travel and fifth wheel trailers, the screws used to attach the lift bed support bracket to the wood bed frame are too short.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install three 3/8" carriage bolts per support bracket. Owner notification began February 3, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact skyline at 1-800-733-4250.
Recall Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 3, 2003
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