2006 SKYLINE NOMAD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 SKYLINE NOMAD
The 2006 SKYLINE NOMAD has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structureframe And Members (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 SKYLINE NOMAD
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2006 SKYLINE NOMAD, potentially affecting up to 60,806 vehicles.
Recall 13V652000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
| 38,434 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 08V394000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 22,372 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: SKYLINE IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 SKYLINE NOMAD
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 SKYLINE NOMAD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
PCU-CHANNEL SHEARED OFF DRIVER SIDE, REAR AXLE. THE PCU CHANNEL (OR SHACKLE) IS WHAT THE LEAF SPRING BOLTS TO WHICH HOLDS THE AXLE IN PLACE WHICH THE TIRES ARE CONNECTED TO. THIS WAS DISCOVERED AFTER OUR RETURN FROM A TRIP WHILE DISCONNECTING THE TRAILER. THE DRIVER SIDE TIRE HAD MOVED FORWARD 2 1/2 INCHES AND THE TRAILER WAS LOWER THAN NORMAL AS THE FRAME HAD DROPPED AND WAS ONLY BEING HELD UP BY THE BOLT THAT CONNECTS THE LEAF SPRING TO THE PCU-CHANNEL. WE HAVE MANY PICTURES. WE CONTACTED SKYLINE (THE MANUFACTURER) CUSTOMER SERVICE IN HEMET, CA. APPARENTLY THE 2006 TRAILER (DOP 9/24/2005) IS OUT OF WARRANTY. THEY REFERRED US TO LCI (THE FRAME BUILDER, REFERENCE CALL # 228845) AND STATED THE SAME BUT AS COURTESY THEY SENT US A REPLACEMENT PCU-CHANNEL. WE ARE NOW WAITING FOR A RETURN CALL FROM THE DIVISION MANAGER FROM SKYLINE IN HEMET, CA - HE SAID THAT IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY BUT HE WOULD LOOK INTO IT AND GET BACK TO US. SINCE IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND IT APPEARS THAT WE ARE LEFT TO FIX THIS OURSELVES WE CONTACTED A WELDER. DURING HIS EXAMINATION HE STATED THAT THE WELDS ON THE BROKEN PCU-CHANNEL LOOKED LIKE THEY WERE UNDER CUT (OVER WELDED) I.E., POOR WORKMANSHIP. IT WAS ALSO DISCOVERED THAT TWO OF THE OTHER THREE PCU-CHANNELS WERE/ARE BENT. THIS TRAILER HAS ROUGHLY 5,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS NEVER BEEN TAKEN OFF-ROAD. WE FEEL VERY LUCKY THAT THIS FAILURE DID NOT CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AND INJURY OR DEATH TO US OR SOMEONE ELSE. *TR
PCU-CHANNEL SHEARED OFF DRIVER SIDE, REAR AXLE. THE PCU CHANNEL (OR SHACKLE) IS WHAT THE LEAF SPRING BOLTS TO WHICH HOLDS THE AXLE IN PLACE WHICH THE TIRES ARE CONNECTED TO. THIS WAS DISCOVERED AFTER OUR RETURN FROM A TRIP WHILE DISCONNECTING THE TRAILER. THE DRIVER SIDE TIRE HAD MOVED FORWARD 2 1/2 INCHES AND THE TRAILER WAS LOWER THAN NORMAL AS THE FRAME HAD DROPPED AND WAS ONLY BEING HELD UP BY THE BOLT THAT CONNECTS THE LEAF SPRING TO THE PCU-CHANNEL. WE HAVE MANY PICTURES. WE CONTACTED SKYLINE (THE MANUFACTURER) CUSTOMER SERVICE IN HEMET, CA. APPARENTLY THE 2006 TRAILER (DOP 9/24/2005) IS OUT OF WARRANTY. THEY REFERRED US TO LCI (THE FRAME BUILDER, REFERENCE CALL # 228845) AND STATED THE SAME BUT AS COURTESY THEY SENT US A REPLACEMENT PCU-CHANNEL. WE ARE NOW WAITING FOR A RETURN CALL FROM THE DIVISION MANAGER FROM SKYLINE IN HEMET, CA - HE SAID THAT IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY BUT HE WOULD LOOK INTO IT AND GET BACK TO US. SINCE IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND IT APPEARS THAT WE ARE LEFT TO FIX THIS OURSELVES WE CONTACTED A WELDER. DURING HIS EXAMINATION HE STATED THAT THE WELDS ON THE BROKEN PCU-CHANNEL LOOKED LIKE THEY WERE UNDER CUT (OVER WELDED) I.E., POOR WORKMANSHIP. IT WAS ALSO DISCOVERED THAT TWO OF THE OTHER THREE PCU-CHANNELS WERE/ARE BENT. THIS TRAILER HAS ROUGHLY 5,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS NEVER BEEN TAKEN OFF-ROAD. WE FEEL VERY LUCKY THAT THIS FAILURE DID NOT CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AND INJURY OR DEATH TO US OR SOMEONE ELSE. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2006 SKYLINE NOMAD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 SKYLINE NOMAD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 SKYLINE NOMAD
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 SKYLINE NOMAD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SKYLINE NOMAD
- 2001 SKYLINE NOMAD — 0 complaints
- 2002 SKYLINE NOMAD — 4 complaints
- 2003 SKYLINE NOMAD — 0 complaints
- 2004 SKYLINE NOMAD — 2 complaints
- 2005 SKYLINE NOMAD — 1 complaint
- 2006 SKYLINE NOMAD (current)
- 2007 SKYLINE NOMAD — 0 complaints
- 2008 SKYLINE NOMAD — 0 complaints
- 2009 SKYLINE NOMAD — 0 complaints
- 2010 SKYLINE NOMAD — 0 complaints
- 2011 SKYLINE NOMAD — 0 complaints
Other SKYLINE Models
- SKYLINE ALJO — 16 total complaints
- SKYLINE LAYTON — 9 total complaints
- SKYLINE WEEKENDER — 6 total complaints
- SKYLINE RAMPAGE — 4 total complaints
- SKYLINE JAMEE — 3 total complaints
- SKYLINE BOBCAT — 2 total complaints
- SKYLINE CELEBRITY — 2 total complaints
- SKYLINE OUTLAND — 2 total complaints