2006 SKYLINE WEEKENDER RECALL - #05V491000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : OTHER : LABELS
CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110 "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION PLACARD CONTAINS INCORRECT INFORMATION REGARDING THE MAXIMUM CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2006 SKYLINE WEEKENDER |
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| Manufacturer |
SKYLINE CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/2005 - 10/11/2005 |
| Recalled on |
10/24/2005 |
| Influenced by |
SKYLINE CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
10/27/2005 |
| # Affected |
90 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
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| Description |
CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110 "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION PLACARD CONTAINS INCORRECT INFORMATION REGARDING THE MAXIMUM CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY. |
| Consequences |
IF THE CARGO WEIGHT IS EXCEEDED AND THE TRAILER OVERLOADED, THE EXCESS WEIGHT CAN CAUSE HANDLING PROBLEMS, IRREGULAR TIRE WEAR, TIRE FAILURE OR OTHER DAMAGE. AN OVERLOADED TRAILER IS HARD TO STOP WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. THIS COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
| Corrective action |
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW TIRE INFORMATION PLACARDS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SKYLINE AT 1-800-962-7773. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2006 SKYLINE WEEKENDER Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2006 SKYLINE WEEKENDER Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
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