SEAHAWK UNSPECIFIED 1996: TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V363000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SEAHAWK | UNSPECIFIED | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-01-05 | 1999-12-29 | 2000-01-10 |
Production Dates: 1995-11-01 - 1996-12-31
Manufacturers Involved: Seahawk Recreational Vehicles
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 850
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE TRAILER HITCH CONNECTION FRAME MOUNTS CAN ROTATE FORE AND AFT AS THE VEHICLE IS BEING PULLED.
THIS WILL LEAD TO EVENTUAL DESTRUCTION OF THE PIN BOX SUPPORT, WITH EXCESSIVE ROTATION AFFECTING THE DRIVEABILITY OF THE TOW VEHICLE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STEEL T-PLATE ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE CHANNEL CROSS MEMBER AND ADD ADDITIONAL EXTERIOR STABILIZER BARS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 5, 2000.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 SEAHAWK AT 1-800-289-8787. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
