NHTSA vehicle safety data
1996 Skyline Nomad Recalls & Complaints
The 1996 Skyline Nomad has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1996 Skyline Nomad. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Skyline dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Skyline Nomad. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
SKYLINE/DEXTER AXLE/WHEEL BEARINGS
NHTSA #97V190001 · Suspension — Rear · NHTSA notice
Reported October 28, 1997 · SKYLINE CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 118 vehicles
Vehicles built June 16, 1997 – June 23, 1997 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES. THE WHEEL BEARINGS USED IN SOME OF THESE AXLES HAVE A METALLURGICAL DEFECT CAUSING EARLY FAILURE.
Safety consequence
A WHEEL BEARING FAILURE COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE WHEEL END FROM THE AXLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEXTER AXLE IS CONDUCTING THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXLES AND REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS IF NECESSARY.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 1997. 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 DEXTER AXLE AT 1-800-400-2164.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems — Furnace
Reported September 22, 1995 · SKYLINE CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 100 vehicles
Owners notified September 25, 1995 · Vehicles built July 1, 1994 – August 1, 1995 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
THE FURNACES WERE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. A 1 1/4" MINIMUM OVERLAP BETWEEN THE CHAMBER EXHAUST TUBE AND THE VENT ASSEMBLY EXHAUST IS NEEDED FOR PROPER EXHAUST.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FURNACE VENT ASSEMBLY.
Notes
SYSTEM: FURNACE; RECREATIONAL VEHICLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1995 AND 1996 MODELS 1661 AND 1902 AND 1996 MODEL 1850 EQUIPPED WITH A SUBURBAN DD-17P FURNACE.NOTE: 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 SKYLINE AT 1-800-962-7773. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Other Skyline Nomad model years
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