2007-2008 Skyline Freestyle, Skyline Rampage and others recall: axle assembly
Skyline Corporation reported this safety recall on August 14, 2008. It covers about 83 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 83
- reported
- Aug 14, 2008
- owners notified
- Sep 11, 2008
Power train: axle assembly
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 08V399000
Affected vehicles
- Skyline Freestyle 2007-2008 20072008
- Skyline Rampage 2007-2008 20072008
- Skyline Trailrider 2007-2008 20072008
Questions about recall 08V399000
Is there a recall on the 2007-2008 Skyline Freestyle, Skyline Rampage and others axle assembly?
Yes. Recall 08V399000, reported on August 14, 2008, covers about 83 vehicles.
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. Owners may contact skyline at 1‑800‑733‑4250.
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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