NHTSA recall campaign
99V363000
ManufacturerSEAHAWK RECREATIONAL VEHICLESReported1999-12-29Affected850 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE TRAILER HITCH CONNECTION FRAME MOUNTS CAN ROTATE FORE AND AFT AS THE VEHICLE IS BEING PULLED.
Risk
THIS WILL LEAD TO EVENTUAL DESTRUCTION OF THE PIN BOX SUPPORT, WITH EXCESSIVE ROTATION AFFECTING THE DRIVEABILITY OF THE TOW VEHICLE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STEEL T-PLATE ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE CHANNEL CROSS MEMBER AND ADD ADDITIONAL EXTERIOR STABILIZER BARS.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →