Recall 08V399000: 2007–2008 Skyline Rampage

Report received

Aug 14, 2008

Manufacturer

Skyline corporation

Potentially affected

83vehicles

Model years

2007–2008

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2007 Skyline Rampage0 complaints
• 2008 Skyline Rampage1 complaints