The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·11V333000·Announced 2011-06-24

Skyline Recalls 2011-2012 Travel Trailers Due to Contaminated Brake Systems

Skyline is recalling 2011-2012 travel trailers and fifth-wheels because contaminated brake systems may fail to stop properly, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (contaminated brake systems) that can lead to loss of control and crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Skyline Corporation is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Nomad, Aljo, Layton, Weekender, Bobcat, Joey, and Koala recreational vehicle travel trailers and fifth-wheel trailers. These vehicles were manufactured in California between October 1, 2010, and April 30, 2011. The recall addresses contaminated brake systems.

With contaminated brakes, the vehicle may fail to stop properly, resulting in a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury without warning.

Lippert Components will perform the required inspection and make any necessary corrections free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during July 2011. Owners may contact Lippert at 1-866-524-7821 or Skyline at 1-800-348-7469.

The recalled product

Product
SKYLINE ALJO, BOBCAT, KOALA, LAYTON
Brand
SKYLINE
Manufacturer
SKYLINE CORPORATION
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
544

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (7)

  • ALJO
  • BOBCAT
  • KOALA
  • LAYTON
  • JOEY
  • NOMAD
  • WEEKENDER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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