NHTSA Recall 16V587000: Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)
Outdoors RV Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 140 vehicles. It affects 2015–2017 Outdoors RV Glacier Peak.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V587000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2016-001 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES › FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | August 9, 2016 |
| Owner notification | August 24, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Outdoors RV Manufacturing (ORV) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Glacier Peak fifth-wheel travel trailers. The affected trailers have a pin box that may flex resulting in metal fatigue and possibly the separation of the fifth-wheel trailer from the tow vehicle.
Safety risk
If the fifth-wheel separates from the tow vehicle there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
ORV has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the pin box, reinforcing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2016. Owners may contact ORV customer service at 1-541-962-1866 extension 222. ORV's number for this recall is 2016-001.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V587000
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.