Structure: frame and membersRecall 78V-158 · Skyline vehicles
SKYLINE CORPORATION recall 78V-158 covers 45 Skyline vehicles for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on July 6, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V158000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE FRAME COULD CRACK BECAUSE IT WAS BUILT FROM STEEL THAT WAS TOO BRITTLE.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE TRAILER FRAME WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS, TRAVEL.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FRAME.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SUCH CRACKING COULD CAUSE VIBRATIONS AND HANDLINGPROBLEMS WHICH COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.NOTE: THE TRAILER SHOULD NOT BE MOVED AND THE DEALER SHOULD BE CALLED IN ORDERTO HAVE THE FRAME INSPECTED.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.