Springs: leaf spring assemblyRecall 81V-033 · 1981 Skyline Nomad
SKYLINE CORPORATION recall 81V-033 covers 137 1981 Skyline Nomad for a springs: leaf spring assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on March 18, 1981.
Source: NHTSA recall 81V033000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE AXLES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED BACKWARDS. IMPROPER INSTALLATION MAY IMPAIR EFFECTIVENESS OF THE TRAILER BRAKES OR MAY CAUSE A SPRING TO BREAK.
The fix
VEHICLE WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, THE AXLES WILL BE PROPERLY INSTALLED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; AXLES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE OR SPRING FAILURE CAN RESULT INLOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
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 August 1, 1980 to March 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.