Recall
Seahawk Seahawk — 99V363000
NHTSA ID
99V363000
Make
Seahawk
Model
Seahawk
Years Affected
1997
Recall Date
1999-12-29
Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Units Affected
850
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE TRAILER HITCH CONNECTION FRAME MOUNTS CAN ROTATE FORE AND AFT AS THE VEHICLE IS BEING PULLED.
Consequence
THIS WILL LEAD TO EVENTUAL DESTRUCTION OF THE PIN BOX SUPPORT, WITH EXCESSIVE ROTATION AFFECTING THE DRIVEABILITY OF THE TOW VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STEEL T-PLATE ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE CHANNEL CROSS MEMBER AND ADD ADDITIONAL EXTERIOR STABILIZER BARS.