Glendale 1995–1997 Trailer Hitches recall
Recalled August 24, 2000 · NHTSA recall 00V241000 · Glendale
Hazard
IF STEEL FAILURE OCCURS, PIN COULD DROP OR SHIFT OFF HITCH POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE PIN BOX AREA.
Units
420 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH UPPER BEDROOM SLIDEOUTS, 34 DEGREE PIN BOX, AND 51MMX178MM BOX FRONT RAIL. THE FIFTH WHEELS CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE FLEXING IN THE UPPER CHASSIS WHICH CAN LEAD TO FAILURE IN THE AREA OF THE PIN BOX. CRACKING AND SHEARING AROUND THE PIN BOX CAN CAUSE THE STEEL TO DEFLECT AND POSSIBLY BREAK AWAY FROM THE CHASSIS STEEL.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE PIN BOX AREA.
Product
Glendale GOLDEN FALCON · Glendale TRAVELAIRE
Manufacturer(s)
Glendale Recreational Vehicles
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →