Recall 00V-241: 1995–1997 Glendale Golden Falcon, 1995–1997 Glendale Travelaire
GLENDALE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES recall for trailer hitches, reported to NHTSA on Aug 24, 2000, covering about 420 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
If steel failure occurs, pin could drop or shift off hitch possibly causing a crash.
The fix
Dealers will reinforce the pin box area.
Notes
Owner notification began october 20, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact glendale rv at 1-519-245-0705. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GLENDALE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES |
|---|---|
| Component | Trailer Hitches |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 00V241000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Glendale Golden Falcon | 1995, 1996, 1997 | All years |
| Glendale Travelaire | 1995, 1996, 1997 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 00V-241?
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.
How is recall 00V-241 fixed?
Dealers will reinforce the pin box area.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.