| Make : SEAHAWK | Model : YELLOWSTONE | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 19951101 - 19961231 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V363000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20000105 | Date Received by ODI: 19991229 | Date Added to Database: 20000110 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SEAHAWK RECREATIONAL VEHICLES | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SEAHAWK RECREATIONAL VEHICLES | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 850 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE TRAILER HITCH CONNECTION FRAME MOUNTS CAN ROTATE FORE AND AFT AS THE VEHICLE IS BEING PULLED. |
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Consequence:
THIS WILL LEAD TO EVENTUAL DESTRUCTION OF THE PIN BOX SUPPORT, WITH EXCESSIVE ROTATION AFFECTING THE DRIVEABILITY OF THE TOW VEHICLE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STEEL T-PLATE ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE CHANNEL CROSS MEMBER AND ADD ADDITIONAL EXTERIOR STABILIZER BARS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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). |
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