Tuesday, October 25, 2005
RECALL
Make / Models :
Model/Build Years:
SKYLINE / ALJO LIMITED
2006
SKYLINE / LAYTON LIMITED
2006
SKYLINE / NOMAD LIMITED
2006
SKYLINE / WEEKENDER
2006
Manufacturer : SKYLINE CORPORATION
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V491000
Mfg's Report Date : OCT 20, 2005
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 90
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW TIRE INFORMATION PLACARDS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OCTOBER 27, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SKYLINE AT 1-800-962-7773.
Model/Build Years:
SKYLINE / ALJO LIMITED
2006
SKYLINE / LAYTON LIMITED
2006
SKYLINE / NOMAD LIMITED
2006
SKYLINE / WEEKENDER
2006
Manufacturer : SKYLINE CORPORATION
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V491000
Mfg's Report Date : OCT 20, 2005
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 90
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW TIRE INFORMATION PLACARDS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OCTOBER 27, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SKYLINE AT 1-800-962-7773.
