1989 Skyline Trailer Recalls

All 1989 Skyline Trailer recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

March 12th, 1993
Recalled Component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Recall Date
March 12th, 1993
Units Effected
112
NHTSA Campaign Number: 93E007001
Manufacturer: SKYLINE CORPORATION
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 1989
Manufactured End Date: January 1st, 1990
Date of Owner Notification: August 23rd, 1993

Defect Summary:
THE LOW STRENGTH ADHESIVE TAPE USED TO SECURE A SHIELD FOR THE WASHING MACHINE MOTOR CAN FAIL. IF THE SHIELD IS NOT COMPLETELY SECURE, SUDS AND WATER CAN GET UNDER THE SHIELD AND TO THE MOTOR SWITCH, CAUSING OVERHEATING OF THE SWITCH.

Consequence Summary:
OVERHEATING OF THE MOTOR SWITCH CREATES A FIRE HAZARDWITHIN THE TRAVEL TRAILER.

Corrective Summary:
RESECURE THE SHIELD OVER THE MOTOR WITH A MORE ROBUST ADHESIVE, AND REPLACE THE MOTOR SWITCH WITH A SWITCH THAT IS MORE RESISTANT TO WATER AND CONTAMINANTS.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT: WASHING MACHINES.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: 24 INCH LAUNDRY CENTERS IN TRAVEL TRAILERS.

Recall Comments

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