Skyline Rampage 2008
Model Rampage made in 2008 by Skyline got 5 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . There was one recall concerning power train .
Model 2008
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V399000 | SKYLINE CORPORATION | from 06/01/2006 to 05/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 83 | 09/11/2008 | MFR | SKYLINE CORPORATION | 08/14/2008 | 08/14/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Skyline is recalling 83 my 2007-2008 freestyle, rampage and trailrider model 281 recreational vehicles. these vehicles may have had the axle attaching bolts, that attach the axles to the chassis, improperly installed. the clearance between the tires and these attaching bolts on this model require that the head of the attaching bolt be installed on the tire side of the axle hangers and/or shackles. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Drivers may experience tire damage and can cause or contribute to premature tire failure that could result in a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the axle attaching bolts for correct installation and the back side of the tires for damage from improperly installed axle bolts. dealers will remove and reinstall the axle mounting bolts with the correct orientation and replace damaged tires free of charge. the recall began on september 11, 2008. owners may contact skyline at 1-800-733-4250. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | |||
| 08/26/2010 | 9000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a sunny brook 33ckts model 5th wheel motor home with kenda karrier st radial size p235/80/r16 tires (na). the tires were the original for the vehicle. while driving 60-65 mph the front passenger side tire burst. the contact stated this caused damage to the trim of the trailer. he stated a service technician came out and replaced the tire and inspection the other three tires and notice they all were defective. he stated the other three times were coming apart. the service technician replaced all four tires. he stated inside of the three tires were delamination and bubbles. the failure mileage was approximately 9,000 and the current mileage 11,000. vwb | |||