Trailer hitchesRecall 02V-158 · Layton vehicles
SKYLINE CORPORATION recall 02V-158 covers 22 Layton vehicles for a trailer hitches problem, reported to NHTSA on June 12, 2002.
Source: NHTSA recall 02V158000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, AN IMPROPERLY REINFORCED DRAWBAR WAS INSTALLED.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN A FAILURE OF THE DRAWBAR.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE DRAWBAR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SKYLINE AT 1-800-736-2573.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 20, 2001 to May 7, 2002. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.