NHTSA Recall 05V238000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V238000; Date: May. 20, 2005
If the cross member buckled or bowed on the trailer while being towed, a crash could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Skyline Aljo; 2005 Skyline Layton; 2005 Skyline Nomad
Component: Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly
Manufactured by: Skyline Corporation
Affected Units:: 9
Recall Summary:
On certain fifth wheel travel trailers, there is inadequate support in the front c-channel cross members and gooseneck which could cause the fiberglass cap to be damaged and/or the front cross member to buckle or bow.
How to Fix:
Skyline will return the units to the factory at its expense, replace the 7-gauge c-channel cross member with a tube steel cross member and return the units to the owners. The recall began on may 31, 2005. Owners may contact skyline at 1-800-929-1080.
Recall Notes:
Customers 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 31, 2005
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