NHTSA Recall 04V158000: Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)
SUNNYBROOK RV INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 168 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mobile Scout 33RKFS.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V158000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES › FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | April 1, 2004 |
| Owner notification | April 15, 2004 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with bedroom slide out rooms, the front cross-member connected to the hitch pin box may not be of adequate strength.
Safety risk
If overloaded, extensive use, added hitch weight, and/or road unevenness, stress on the c-channel could cause the hitch pin box to have crowning or stress fractures causing the upper frame to drop down more than one inch when connected to the tow vehicle. This could affect the steering capability of the towing vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will add a 2" x 3" x 86" 11 gauge steel tube to the existing front cross-member and inspect/repair all welds, joints and structure of the upper frame decking. The recall began on april 15, 2004. 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 sunnybrook at 574-825-5250.
Notes
Customers can 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 04V158000
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.