Recall 97V190001: 1996–1997 Skyline Layton and 1 other model

Report received

Oct 28, 1997

Manufacturer

Skyline corporation

Potentially affected

118vehicles

Model years

1996–1997

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

Vehicle description: recreational vehicles equipped with dexter axles. The wheel bearings used in some of these axles have a metallurgical defect causing early failure.

Possible consequence

A wheel bearing failure could result in the loss of the wheel end from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dexter axle is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will inspect the axles and replace the wheel bearings if necessary.

Affected model years

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

• 1996 Skyline Layton0 complaints
• 1997 Skyline Layton0 complaints
• 1996 Skyline Nomad0 complaints
• 1997 Skyline Nomad0 complaints