NHTSA Recall 02V158000: Trailer hitches

SKYLINE CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on June 12, 2002, covering an estimated 22 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Layton 282.

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

2002

owners notified (June 14)

NHTSA campaign	02V158000
Component	TRAILER HITCHES
Report received	June 12, 2002
Owner notification	June 14, 2002
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

On certain travel trailers, an improperly reinforced drawbar was installed.

Safety risk

This could result in a failure of the drawbar.

Remedy

Dealers will reinforce the drawbar. Owner notification began june 14, 2002. 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 skyline at 1-800-736-2573.

Notes

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 02V158000

Make and model	Model years
Layton 282	2002
Layton Celebrity	2002
Layton Century	2002

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.