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1978 Travel 166Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1978 Travel 166, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 8, 2003. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1978 Travel 166 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1978 Travel 166 recalls and how many were fixed
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.
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 Travel.
Best & worst years
1978 vs. every other 166 year
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 166 median. How we score
'76'77'78
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 166 owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE TRAILER FRAME WAS MADE OF A 10 INCH" STEEL BEAM THAT WAS NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE FRAME MIGHT BREAK AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT (TRAVEL TRAILER, PLAYMOR 2000. 38 FOOT SPORT). *AK
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