| Make : SKYLINE | Model : LAYTON | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : 20040617 - 20041210 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V238000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050531 | Date Received by ODI: 20050520 | Date Added to Database: 20050525 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SKYLINE CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SKYLINE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 9 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
IF THE CROSS MEMBER BUCKLED OR BOWED ON THE TRAILER WHILE BEING TOWED, A CRASH COULD OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
SKYLINE WILL RETURN THE UNIT TO THE FACTORY AT ITS EXPENSE, REPLACE THE 7-GAUGE C-CHANNEL CROSS MEMBER WITH A TUBE STEEL CROSS MEMBER AND RETURN THE UNIT TO THE OWNER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SKYLINE AT 1-800-929-1080. |
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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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