Skyline Corporation (Skyline) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 recreational vehicle travel trailers and fifth-wheel trailers manufactured January 1, 2006, through May, 31, 2013 and equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. It may be possible to remove...
1994-2013 · 20 model years
Skyline Layton Problems by year
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the Skyline Layton across 20 model years, and it has 17 recalls. The 1999 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the equipment & accessories, followed by the suspension.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 17
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Layton complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Layton problems
Skyline Layton recalls 17
Skyline is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 nomad, aljo, layton, weekender, bobcat, joey, and koala recreational vehicle travel trailers and fifth-wheel trailers manufactured in california from october 1, 2010, through april 30, 2011, for contaminated...
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...
Skyline is recalling certain model year 2011 nomad, aljo, and layton recreational vehicles manufactured from august 1, 2010, through october 8, 2010, equipped with atwood 35 series range ovens. A potential exists for a small fracture within the line...
Skyline is recalling 22,372 my 2004-2007 alliance, aljo, celebrity, century, freestyle, layton, nomad, rampage, seaview, trailrider, and weekender fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation...
Certain truck campers, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source...
On certain fifth wheel travel trailers, there is inadequate support in the front c-channel cross members and gooseneck which could cause the fiberglass cap to be damaged and/or the front cross member to buckle or bow.
On certain "sportwagon" or "rampage" travel and fifth wheel trailers equipped with the optional generator/fueling station, there is no check valve installed in the fueling station which could cause gasoline to siphon out.
On certain "sportwagon" travel and fifth wheel trailers, the screws used to attach the lift bed support bracket to the wood bed frame are too short.
Vehicle description: travel and park trailers. A threaded pipe fitting was used in place of a flare fitting on the gas line connection to the stove, water heater, and furnace, which could result in a gas leak.
Vehicle description: recreational vehicles equipped with a hydraulic pump operated slide-out room. The polarity of the wiring between the 12-volt converter and hydraulic pump is reversed.
Vehicle description: model 3740 park trailers. The gross vehicle weight rating on these units was miscalculated.
Latest Layton complaints
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 skyline layton. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2652. The contact received a recall notice for the refrigerator and had it repaired at the dealer. The refrigerator stopped working. The contact returned to the dealer and they stated that they would not repair the unit again because it was not their fault that the failure recurred. The contact called dometic, but did not receive a response. Updated 3/16/09 *cn
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 skyline layton. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm3662. The contact noticed a yellowish residue and an ammonia odor emanating from the equipment. The equipment was replaced and the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08e032000 (equipment). The manufacturer advised him to submit reimbursement forms and supporting documents. One year later, he was advised by a representative that he was ineligible for reimbursement because his claim was not in...
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the reimbursement parameter. The contact originally submitted the forms within the given timeframe. The failure and current mileages were not applicable. Updated 020209 *bf updated 02/03/09. *Jb
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 skyline layton 3060 trailer. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2652. The contact stated that his refrigerator leaked ammonia at a weld between two tubes. Through online research, the contact discovered nhtsa campaign id number 06e076000 (equipment:recreational vehicle) for an identical failure. The manufacturer stated that they sent a letter in april of 2007, but the contact stated that it was never received. The manufacturer further stated that they would not assist. The vin, purchase date, and part number were unavailable.
The i-beam frame on my 2004 skyline rampage toy hauler trailer is cracked in 6 places just above the axle spring hangers. The cracks are approximately 4 inches in length and run horizontally along the frame. If the cracks were left un-repaired the axles would separate from the trailer and cause a loss of property and possibly life. *Jb
Towing a 2000 skyline layton model 250 lt at 45 mph on an asphalt highway, air temperature approximately 65 f, the right rear trailer tire tread separated at the inside and outside sidewalls and fell off. The tire was presumed new when the trailer was purchased on 21feb00. The tire failed after 6897 miles. It was a goodyear marathon radial trailer st205/75r15 and was always checked for the proper 50 psi cold, and not overloaded.
Questions about the Skyline Layton
Which Skyline Layton years have the most problems?
Which Skyline Layton years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Skyline Layton problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the equipment & accessories (3), suspension (1), wheels & tires (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Skyline Layton have?
NHTSA lists 17 recalls across all Skyline Layton model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data