Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
SKYLINE
Model Of Vehicle
ALJO
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
05V238000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly
Effect Of Defect
If The Cross Member Buckled Or Bowed On The Trailer While Being Towed, A Crash Could Occur.
Fix Defect
Skyline Will Return The Units To The Factory At Its Expense, Replace The 7-Gauge C-Channel Cross Member With A Tube Steel Cross Member And Return The Units To The Owners. The Recall Began On May 31, 2005. Owners May Contact Skyline At 1-800-929-1080.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Skyline Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20040617
End Of Manufacture
20041210
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
9
Date Owners Notified
20050531
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Skyline Corporation
Date Report Received
20050520