| Make : SKYLINE | Model : NOMAD | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : 20010103 - 20011012 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V022000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20030203 | Date Received by ODI: 20030124 | Date Added to Database: 20030205 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SKYLINE CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SKYLINE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 126 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THE BED CAN SEPARATE FROM THE SUPPORT BRACKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS IN THE BED OR UNDERNEATH THE BED. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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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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