SeatsRecall 81V-034 · Skyline vehicles

SKYLINE CORPORATION recall 81V-034 covers 500 Skyline vehicles for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on March 19, 1981.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected5002 models

ReportedMar 19, 1981Owners notified Apr 3, 1981

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 81V034000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON SOME MOTOR HOMES, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS MAY NOT BE SECURED TO THE CHASSIS IN COMPLETE CONFORMITY TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEAT MOUNTING SYSTEMS", AND NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES". THIS IS DUE PRIMARILY TO THE OMISSION OF CERTAIN WASHERS OR THE USE OF WRONG SIZED WASHERS WHEN SEATS WERE RE-ATTACHED AFTER CARPET INSTALLATION.

What to do

The fix

VEHICLES WILL BE CHECKED FOR PROPER INSTALLATION OF SPECIFIED WASHERS. ANY MISSING OR INCORRECT WASHERS WILL BE RECTIFIED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT ASSEMBLIES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SEAT COULD PULL LOOSE IN A COLLISION AND THE POSSIBILTYOF INJURY TO FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS WOULD BE INCREASED.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Skyline Jamee1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

Skyline Lindy1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

Built from January 1, 1975 to August 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.