Skyline Freestyle, Rampage, Trailrider (2007-2008): Power train
Recall 08V399000 · Aug 14, 2008 · Skyline Corporation
83
vehicles affected
83
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V399000
- Date
- Aug 14, 2008
- Maker
- Skyline Corporation
- Units affected
- 83
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Axle assembly
- Model years
- 2007-2008
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
SKYLINE IS RECALLING 83 MY 2007-2008 FREESTYLE, RAMPAGE AND TRAILRIDER MODEL 281 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE HAD THE AXLE ATTACHING BOLTS, THAT ATTACH THE AXLES TO THE CHASSIS, IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE TIRES AND THESE ATTACHING BOLTS ON THIS MODEL REQUIRE THAT THE HEAD OF THE ATTACHING BOLT BE INSTALLED ON THE TIRE SIDE OF THE AXLE HANGERS AND/OR SHACKLES.
What can happen
DRIVERS MAY EXPERIENCE TIRE DAMAGE AND CAN CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE THAT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXLE ATTACHING BOLTS FOR CORRECT INSTALLATION AND THE BACK SIDE OF THE TIRES FOR DAMAGE FROM IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AXLE BOLTS. DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE AXLE MOUNTING BOLTS WITH THE CORRECT ORIENTATION AND REPLACE DAMAGED TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SKYLINE AT 1-800-733-4250.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 6 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V399000?
3 models: Skyline Freestyle (2007-2008), Skyline Rampage (2007-2008), Skyline Trailrider (2007-2008), about 83 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V399000?
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXLE ATTACHING BOLTS FOR CORRECT INSTALLATION AND THE BACK SIDE OF THE TIRES FOR DAMAGE FROM IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AXLE BOLTS. DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE AXLE MOUNTING BOLTS WITH THE CORRECT ORIENTATION AND REPLACE DAMAGED TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2008.
What can happen?
DRIVERS MAY EXPERIENCE TIRE DAMAGE AND CAN CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE THAT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.