Sunnybrook 33rkfs
Model 33rkfs made by Sunnybrook got 1 consumer complain there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to structure. . The car had one investigation (structure). There was one recall concerning trailer hitches .
Model 1997
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V158000 | SUNNYBROOK RV INC. | from 07/22/1996 to 05/16/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 168 | 04/15/2004 | ODI | SUNNYBROOK RV INC. | 04/01/2004 | 04/10/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with bedroom slide out rooms, the front cross-member connected to the hitch pin box may not be of adequate strength. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If overloaded, extensive use, added hitch weight, and/or road unevenness, stress on the c-channel could cause the hitch pin box to have crowning or stress fractures causing the upper frame to drop down more than one inch when connected to the tow vehicle. this could affect the steering capability of the towing vehicle increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will add a 2 x 3 x 86 11 gauge steel tube to the existing front cross-member and inspect/repair all welds, joints and structure of the upper frame decking. the recall began on april 15, 2004. 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 sunnybrook at 574-825-5250. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||||||
| PE04009 | SUNNYBROOK RV INC. | 01/22/2004 | 04/27/2004 | FRAME CRACKS AND FRACTURES | 04V158000 | |
| Sunnybrook rv has advised odi that they intend to conduct a recall campaign (04v-158) to correct the identified issue.sunnybrook is also conducting an inspection survey of vehicles manufactured just outside the design and manufacturing boundary ranges defined by the proposed campaign and will provide odi with the results of this survey following its completion scheduled for june 30, 2004.see closing report for additional technical details | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 07/06/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer noticed the hitch pin box was hanging from the frame which broke from the weld. independent mechanic determined that the metal was fatigue. dealer was notified.*ak | |||