Seahawk Recall 99V363000: Trailer Hitches

NHTSA recall 99V363000 · announced December 29, 1999 · filed by Seahawk Recreational Vehicles · 850 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE TRAILER HITCH CONNECTION FRAME MOUNTS CAN ROTATE FORE AND AFT AS THE VEHICLE IS BEING PULLED.

The risk

THIS WILL LEAD TO EVENTUAL DESTRUCTION OF THE PIN BOX SUPPORT, WITH EXCESSIVE ROTATION AFFECTING THE DRIVEABILITY OF THE TOW VEHICLE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STEEL T-PLATE ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE CHANNEL CROSS MEMBER AND ADD ADDITIONAL EXTERIOR STABILIZER BARS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 5, 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 SEAHAWK AT 1-800-289-8787. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1996 Seahawk Seahawk
• 1997 Seahawk Seahawk
• 1996 Seahawk Yellowstone
• 1997 Seahawk Yellowstone

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.