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Vehicle recall 05V238000 · May 20, 2005

Skyline Aljo, Layton and 1 more model

On certain fifth wheel travel trailers, there is inadequate support in the front c-channel cross members and gooseneck which could cause the fiberglass cap to be damaged and/or…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
On certain fifth wheel travel trailers, there is inadequate support in the front c-channel cross members and gooseneck which could cause the fiberglass cap to be damaged and/or the front cross member to buckle or bow.
Consequence
If the cross member buckled or bowed on the trailer while being towed, a crash could occur.
Remedy
Skyline will return the units to the factory at its expense, replace the 7-gauge c-channel cross member with a tube steel cross member and return the units to the owners. The recall began on may 31, 2005. Owners may contact skyline at 1-800-929-1080.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
05V238000
Reported to NHTSA
May 20, 2005
Filed by
SKYLINE CORPORATION
Owner notification
May 31, 2005
Vehicles potentially affected
9
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly
Recall 05V238000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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