Defect Description For Recall
Certain Travel Trailers And Fifth Wheel Trailers Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110 “Tire SeleCTIon And Rims.” The Tire And Loading Information Placard Contains Incorrect Information Regarding The MaximUM Cargo Carrying Capacity.
Make Of Vehicle
SKYLINE
Model Of Vehicle
ALJO LIMITED
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
05V491000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
If The Cargo Weight Is Exceeded And The Trailer Overloaded, The Excess Weight Can Cause Handling Problems, Irregular Tire Wear, Tire Failure Or Other Damage. An Overloaded Trailer Is Hard To Stop Which Could Result In A Loss Of Control Of The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash. This Could Occur Without Prior Warning.
Fix Defect
Owners Will Be Provided With New Tire Information Placards And Installation InstruCTIons. The Recall Began On October 27, 2005. Owners May Contact Skyline At 1-800-962-7773.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Skyline Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20050901
End Of Manufacture
20051011
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
90
Date Owners Notified
20051027
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Skyline Corporation
Date Report Received
20051024