Vehicle recall 81V033000 · March 18, 1981
1981 Skyline Nomad
On certain vehicles, the axles may have been installed backwards.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain vehicles, the axles may have been installed backwards. Improper installation may impair effectiveness of the trailer brakes or may cause a spring to break.
- Remedy
- Vehicle will be inspected and, if necessary, the axles will be properly installed.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: travel trailers.system: suspension; axles.consequences of defect: poor brake performance or spring failure can result inloss of vehicle control and an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 81V033000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 18, 1981
- Filed by
- SKYLINE CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- May 5, 1981
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 137
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Skyline Nomad (1981): 1981
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