Consumer noticed the hitch pin box was hanging from the frame which broke from the weld. Independent mechanic determined that the metal was fatigue. Dealer was notified.
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Recalls 1
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 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Frame cracks and fractures
Sunnybrook rv has advised odi that they intend to conduct a recall campaign (04v‑158) to correct the identified issue.sunnybrook is also conducting an inspection survey of vehicles manufactured just outside the design and manufacturing boundary ranges defined by the proposed campaign and will provide odi with the results of this survey following its completion scheduled for june 30, 2004.see closing report for additional technical details
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Is the 1997 Sunnybrook 33RKFS reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Sunnybrook 33RKFS, close to a typical 33RKFS model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Sunnybrook 33RKFS?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1997 Sunnybrook 33RKFS have?
1 recall, covering trailer hitches.
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