NHTSA Recall 05V491000: Labels (equipment)
SKYLINE CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 90 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Skyline Aljo Limited.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V491000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | October 24, 2005 |
| Owner notification | October 27, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain travel trailers and fifth wheel trailers fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110 "tire selection and rims." the tire and loading information placard contains incorrect information regarding the maximum cargo carrying capacity.
Safety risk
If the cargo weight is exceeded and the trailer overloaded, the excess weight can cause handling problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. An overloaded trailer is hard to stop which could result in a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. This could occur without prior warning.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with new tire information placards and installation instructions. The recall began on october 27, 2005. Owners may contact skyline at 1-800-962-7773.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V491000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Skyline Aljo Limited | 2006 |
| Skyline Layton Limited | 2006 |
| Skyline Nomad Limited | 2006 |
| Skyline Weekender | 2006 |
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.