Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Fifth Wheel Trailers Equipped With Bedroom Slide Out Rooms, The Front Cross-Member Connected To The Hitch Pin Box May Not Be Of Adequate Strength.
Make Of Vehicle
MOBILE SCOUT
Model Of Vehicle
33RKFS
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
04V158000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly
Effect Of Defect
If Overloaded, Extensive Use, Added Hitch Weight, And/Or Road Unevenness, Stress On The C-Channel Could Cause The Hitch Pin Box To Have Crowning Or Stress Fractures Causing The Upper Frame To Drop Down More Than One Inch When Connected To The Tow Vehicle. This Could Affect The Steering Capability Of The Towing Vehicle Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Add A 2″ X 3″ X 86″ 11 Gauge Steel Tube To The Existing Front Cross-Member And Inspect/Repair All Welds, Joints And Structure Of The Upper Frame Decking. The Recall Began On April 15, 2004. 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 Sunnybrook At 574-825-5250.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Sunnybrook RV Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19960722
End Of Manufacture
19970516
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
168
Date Owners Notified
20040415
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Winnebago Of Indiana, Llc
Date Report Received
20040401