Mobile Scout 33Rkfs (1997) – 04V158000

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard