Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V491000 Reported October 24, 2005

Tire information label/fmvss 110

Skyline Corporation · Equipment · 90 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V491000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
90
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 24, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain travel trailers and fifth wheel trailers fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110 "tire selection and rims." the tire and loading information placard contains incorrect information regarding the maximum cargo carrying capacity.

Safety Consequence

If the cargo weight is exceeded and the trailer overloaded, the excess weight can cause handling problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. An overloaded trailer is hard to stop which could result in a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. this could occur without prior warning.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with new tire information placards and installation instructions. the recall began on october 27, 2005. owners may contact skyline at 1-800-962-7773.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Skyline Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 05V491000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V491000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05V491000?

NHTSA recall 05V491000 was issued by Skyline Corporation on October 24, 2005. It addresses: Tire information label/fmvss 110. The recall affects approximately 90 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Skyline Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V491000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.