| Make : GLENDALE | Model : TRAVELAIRE | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19940715 - 19970508 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V241000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20001020 | Date Received by ODI: 20000824 | Date Added to Database: 20000825 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GLENDALE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GLENDALE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 420 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH UPPER BEDROOM SLIDEOUTS, 34 DEGREE PIN BOX, AND 51MMX178MM BOX FRONT RAIL. THE FIFTH WHEELS CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE FLEXING IN THE UPPER CHASSIS WHICH CAN LEAD TO FAILURE IN THE AREA OF THE PIN BOX. CRACKING AND SHEARING AROUND THE PIN BOX CAN CAUSE THE STEEL TO DEFLECT AND POSSIBLY BREAK AWAY FROM THE CHASSIS STEEL. |
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Consequence:
IF STEEL FAILURE OCCURS, PIN COULD DROP OR SHIFT OFF HITCH POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE PIN BOX AREA. |
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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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