XL Fifth Wheel Assembly Recall 08V506000 (164 Vehicles)

The problem

Xl specialized trailers is recalling 164 my 1998-2008 80 jps and my 2001-2008 100 jps jeep trailers with sliding fifth wheel plates. These trailers may not have the proper welding pattern attaching the slider frame to the jeep frame.

The risk

The weld could break increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Xl will fully weld the sliding fifth wheel frame to the jeep frame. The recall began on january 5, 2009. Owners may contact xl at 1-877-283-4852.

Contacts

Xl recall no. Sr2. Customers may 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.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized XL dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 08V506000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2001 XL 100 JPS	0	1	C
2002 XL 100 JPS	0	1	C
2003 XL 100 JPS	0	1	C
2004 XL 100 JPS	0	1	C
2005 XL 100 JPS	0	1	C
2006 XL 100 JPS	0	1	C
2007 XL 100 JPS	1	1	D
2008 XL 100 JPS	2	1	D
1998 XL 80 JPS	0	1	C
1999 XL 80 JPS	0	1	C
2000 XL 80 JPS	0	1	C
2001 XL 80 JPS	0	1	C
2002 XL 80 JPS	0	1	C
2003 XL 80 JPS	0	1	C
2004 XL 80 JPS	0	1	C
2005 XL 80 JPS	0	1	C
2006 XL 80 JPS	0	1	C
2007 XL 80 JPS	0	1	C
2008 XL 80 JPS	0	1	C

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Questions

Is the 08V506000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. XL SPECIALIZED TRAILERS, INC's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 08V506000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 08V506000 announced?

XL SPECIALIZED TRAILERS, INC reported it to NHTSA on October 2, 2008. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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