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1997 Mobile Scout 33RKFS and Sunnybrook 33RKFS recall: fifth wheel assembly

Sunnybrook Rv Inc. reported this safety recall on April 1, 2004. It covers about 168 vehicles.

vehicles affected
168
reported
Apr 1, 2004
owners notified
Apr 15, 2004

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

What is wrong
On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with bedroom slide out rooms, the front cross-member connected to the hitch pin box may not be of adequate strength.
Risk
If overloaded, extensive use, added hitch weight, and/or road unevenness, stress on the c-channel could cause the hitch pin box to have crowning or stress fractures causing the upper frame to drop down more than one inch when connected to the tow vehicle. This could affect the steering capability of the towing vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will add a 2" x 3" x 86" 11 gauge steel tube to the existing front cross-member and inspect/repair all welds, joints and structure of the upper frame decking. The recall began on april 15, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact sunnybrook at 574‑825‑5250.

Recall number 04V158000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 04V158000

Is there a recall on the 1997 Mobile Scout 33RKFS and Sunnybrook 33RKFS fifth wheel assembly?

Yes. Recall 04V158000, reported on April 1, 2004, covers about 168 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V158000?

Dealers will add a 2" x 3" x 86" 11 gauge steel tube to the existing front cross-member and inspect/repair all welds, joints and structure of the upper frame decking. The recall began on april 15, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact sunnybrook at 574‑825‑5250.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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