- The problem
- 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 the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.
- The risk
- If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the travel trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Skyline will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2014. Owners may contact Skyline at 1-800-755-6521 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.
Vehicle safety record
2013 Skyline Weekender Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2013 Skyline Weekender with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 2013 for the latches / locks / linkages. For comparison, the 2012 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Weekender year, for its age
#399 most complained-about 2013 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2013 Skyline Weekender problems
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2013 Skyline Weekender recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2013 Skyline Weekender
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
4/25/2014, Received recall notice from skyline, along with a similar letter from fastec industrial in the same envelope concerning nhtsa #13v-652, informing me of a possible defect of the deadbolt lock installed in my camper from wesco fastec industrial with instructions of what to check for. I checked and my lock, #hf-320, was listed in the recall. I immediately that same day submitted a claim with the company per their instructions an email confirmation letting me know they had received my claim and to expect...
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my order to ship in approximately 3-4 weeks. 6/10/2014, I did not receive my lock yet so I emailed fastec, letting them know I originally emailed on 4/25/2014 but have not received my replacement lock and asked for a status. I did not hear back from them. My wife had then emailed fastec somewhere around july 1st asking for a status. 7/3/2014, Fastec replied,"i am sorry for your inconvenience. We are currently working on march the 1st orders for the recall. Due to the volume of orders we have fallen behind on getting orders out. Thank you for your patience with us during this time." 9/14/2014, As of this date I have still not heard back from fasco or received a replacement deadbolt lock. I am normally not one to complain but I feel I have waited more than a reasonable amount of time for a replacement lock. *Tr
Skyline Weekender: every year compared
All Weekender years2013 Skyline Weekender vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Skyline Weekender | 1 | 1 | D | |
| 2013 Skyline Bobcat | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
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Questions about the 2013 Skyline Weekender
Does the 2013 Skyline Weekender have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Skyline Weekender: latches / locks / linkages (December 2013). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Skyline Weekender?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 2013 Skyline Weekender had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 14, 2014 and the latest on September 14, 2014. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2013 Skyline Weekender a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Skyline Weekender year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Skyline Weekender years have the most complaints?
2004 (1), 2013 (1). See every Skyline Weekender year compared.
What should I do if my 2013 Skyline Weekender has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data