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- TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Outdoors RV Manufacturing (ORV) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Glacier Peak fifth-wheel travel trailers. The affected trailers have a pin box that may flex resulting in metal fatigue and possibly the separation of the fifth-wheel trailer from the tow vehicle.
- Risk
- If the fifth-wheel separates from the tow vehicle there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- ORV has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the pin box, reinforcing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2016. Owners may contact ORV customer service at 1-541-962-1866 extension 222. ORV's number for this recall is 2016-001.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain fifth-wheel travel trailers have a pin box that can flex under load. Over time this can cause metal fatigue, and the trailer may separate from the tow vehicle.
If the trailer separates while towing, the risk of a crash increases. Owners of affected 2015 through 2017 trailers should stop relying on the hitch until it is inspected. Dealers will inspect the pin box and reinforce it where needed, at no cost to you. To arrange service, contact Outdoors RV customer service at 1-541-962-1866, extension 222, referencing recall number 2016-001. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Outdoors RV Glacier Peak | 201520162017 |
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