Defect Description For Recall
Skyline Is Recalling 83 My 2007-2008 Freestyle, Rampage And Trailrider Model 281 Recreational Vehicles. These Vehicles May Have Had The Axle Attaching Bolts, That Attach The Axles To The Chassis, Improperly Installed. The Clearance Between The Tires And These Attaching Bolts On This Model Require That The Head Of The Attaching Bolt Be Installed On The Tire Side Of The Axle Hangers And/Or Shackles.
Make Of Vehicle
SKYLINE
Model Of Vehicle
TRAILRIDER
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
08V399000
Component Description
Power Train:Axle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Drivers May Experience Tire Damage And Can Cause Or Contribute To Premature Tire Failure That Could Result In A Loss Of Control Of The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Axle Attaching Bolts For Correct Installation And The Back Side Of The Tires For Damage From Improperly Installed Axle Bolts. Dealers Will Remove And Reinstall The Axle Mounting Bolts With The Correct Orientation And Replace Damaged Tires Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On September 11, 2008. Owners May Contact Skyline At 1-800-733-4250.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Skyline Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20060601
End Of Manufacture
20080531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
83
Date Owners Notified
20080911
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Skyline Corporation
Date Report Received
20080814