Recall 16V-587: 2015–2017 Outdoors RV Glacier Peak

Outdoors RV Manufacturing recall for trailer hitches, reported to NHTSA on Aug 9, 2016, covering about 140 vehicles.

NHTSA number
16V-587
Report date
Aug 9, 2016
Vehicles affected
140
Owners notified
Aug 24, 2016

The 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.

The risk

If the fifth-wheel separates from the tow vehicle there would be an increased risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerOutdoors RV Manufacturing
ComponentTrailer Hitches › Fifth Wheel Assembly
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number16V587000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Outdoors RV Glacier Peak2015, 2016, 2017All 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 16V-587?

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.

How is recall 16V-587 fixed?

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.

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.