Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
GLENDALE
Model Of Vehicle
GOLDEN FALCON
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
00V241000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
If Steel Failure Occurs, Pin Could Drop Or Shift Off Hitch Possibly Causing A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Reinforce The Pin Box Area.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Glendale Recreational Vehicles
Start Of Manufacture
19940715
End Of Manufacture
19970508
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
420
Date Owners Notified
20001020
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Glendale Recreational Vehicles
Date Report Received
20000824