NHTSA Recall 00V241000: Trailer hitches
GLENDALE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 420 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Glendale Golden Falcon.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V241000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | August 24, 2000 |
| Owner notification | October 20, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If steel failure occurs, pin could drop or shift off hitch possibly causing a crash.
Remedy
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V241000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.