The problem
Vehicle description: fifth wheel travel trailers. The brake wires may be pinched between the frame and the underbelly which could cause chafing of the wire.
The risk
This condition can cause an electrical short or brake failure.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the trailers and will trim the underbelly back and protect the wire from any sharp edges. If the wire is chafed in any way, it will be replaced.
Contacts
Owner notification began july 20, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact glendale at 1-519-245-1600. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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 Glendale dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 99V152000.
- 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.