Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
Risk. If the fifth-wheel separates from the tow vehicle there would be an increased risk of a crash.
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2015 Outdoors Rv Glacier Peak, most often about the trailer hitches. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-737 the manufacturer reports only 74% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 4, 2026. Updated daily.
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Trailer hitches | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Risk. If the fifth-wheel separates from the tow vehicle there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Risk. If the wires or lines get pinched or scraped, the wires may short or the LP lines may leak.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Outdoors Rv.
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Glacier Peak median. How we score
Recent trailer hitches complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2015 Outdoor RV Glacier Peak Trailer. The contact stated that after arriving home from a long trip, while the fifth wheel trailer was being backed into the driveway, the contact discovered that the pin box plate and cap on the fifth wheel trailer had flexed and was not secured.…
The contact owns a 2015 Outdoors RV Glacier Peak. The contact stated that the pin box had started flexing, resulting in cracks on the welds of the pin box. The RV was taken to a RV dealer where the deck plating was removed, and the mechanic discovered severe cracking on all four welds. Upon…
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