Recall 00V241000 — TRAILER HITCHES Defect in 1995-1997 GLENDALE GOLDEN FALCON
RECALL This recall affects up to 420 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 00V241000 |
| Manufacturer | GLENDALE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES |
| Vehicles Affected | 420 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH UPPER BEDROOM SLIDEOUTS, 34 DEGREE PIN BOX, AND 51MMX178MM BOX FRONT RAIL. THE FIFTH WHEELS CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE FLEXING IN THE UPPER CHASSIS WHICH CAN LEAD TO FAILURE IN THE AREA OF THE PIN BOX. CRACKING AND SHEARING AROUND THE PIN BOX CAN CAUSE THE STEEL TO DEFLECT AND POSSIBLY BREAK AWAY FROM THE CHASSIS STEEL.
Safety Consequence
IF STEEL FAILURE OCCURS, PIN COULD DROP OR SHIFT OFF HITCH POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE PIN BOX AREA.
Related Recalls for GLENDALE
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08V661000 | 2006 GLENDALE TITANIUM | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1,665 | |
| 08V492000 | 1999 GLENDALE GOLDEN FALCON | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 137 | |
| 07V273000 | 2003 GLENDALE TITANIUM | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1,686 | |
| 06V420000 | 2006 GLENDALE TITANIUM | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 90 | |
| 99V152000 | 1998 GLENDALE TRAVELAIRE | SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 239 |