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NHTSA Recall 03V023000: Auxillary tank (fuel system)

SKYLINE CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 453 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Skyline Aljo.

453
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2003
owners notified (February 3)
NHTSA campaign03V023000
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › AUXILLARY TANK
Report receivedJanuary 28, 2003
Owner notificationFebruary 3, 2003
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain "sportwagon" or "rampage" travel and fifth wheel trailers equipped with the optional generator/fueling station, there is no check valve installed in the fueling station which could cause gasoline to siphon out.

Safety risk

Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could cause a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will install a check valve. Owner notification began february 3, 2003. 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 1-800-755-6521.

Notes

Customers can 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 03V023000

Make and modelModel years
Skyline Aljo2002, 2003
Skyline Layton2002, 2003
Skyline Nomad2002, 2003

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.