The problem
Skyline is recalling certain model year 2011 layton, aljo, nomad, weekender, and mountain view recreational vehicles and fifth wheel travel trailers manufactured from august 23, 2010, through september 28, 2010, equipped with tredit tire 15" painted wheels, models spoke or mod. Some of the wheels, which fasten to the axle of the vehicle body and serve as a mounting point for tires, could contain mis-aligned welds.
The risk
The wheels may break while in use, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Skyline will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on december 2, 2010. Owners may contact skyline consumer relations at 1-800-733-4250.
Contacts
Owners 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 <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .
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 Skyline dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 10V592000.
- 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.