Outdoors RV Glacier Peak recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 9, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Outdoors RV Manufacturing recalls 2015–2017 Outdoors RV Glacier Peak

Recall number

16V587000

Brand / firm

Outdoors RV

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 140 units

Why it was recalled

If the fifth-wheel separates from the tow vehicle there would be an increased risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Outdoors RV Manufacturing (ORV) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Glacier Peak fifth-wheel travel trailers. The affected trailers have a pin box that may flex resulting in metal fatigue and possibly the separation of the fifth-wheel trailer from the tow vehicle.

What to do

ORV has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the pin box, reinforcing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2016. Owners may contact ORV customer service at 1-541-962-1866 extension 222. ORV's number for this recall is 2016-001.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.