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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V399📅 Aug 14, 2008

2007–2008 Skyline Freestyle & 2007–2008 Skyline Rampage + 1 more recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V399000
Manufacturer
SKYLINE CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
83
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Owner phone
1-800-733-4250
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 11, 2008
Built
Jun 1, 2006 – May 31, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V399 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V399?

2007–2008 Skyline Freestyle & 2007–2008 Skyline Rampage + 1 more. 83 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Skyline dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-733-4250.