Recall 08V-506: 2001–2008 XL 100 JPS, 1998–2008 XL 80 JPS

XL SPECIALIZED TRAILERS, INC recall for trailer hitches, reported to NHTSA on Oct 2, 2008, covering about 164 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-506
Report date
Oct 2, 2008
Vehicles affected
164
Owners notified
Jan 5, 2009

The problem

Xl specialized trailers is recalling 164 my 1998-2008 80 jps and my 2001-2008 100 jps jeep trailers with sliding fifth wheel plates. These trailers may not have the proper welding pattern attaching the slider frame to the jeep frame.

The risk

The weld could break increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Xl will fully weld the sliding fifth wheel frame to the jeep frame. The recall began on january 5, 2009. Owners may contact xl at 1-877-283-4852.

Notes

Xl recall no. Sr2.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerXL SPECIALIZED TRAILERS, INC
ComponentTrailer Hitches › Fifth Wheel Assembly
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number08V506000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
XL 100 JPS2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years
XL 80 JPS1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 08V-506?

Xl specialized trailers is recalling 164 my 1998-2008 80 jps and my 2001-2008 100 jps jeep trailers with sliding fifth wheel plates. These trailers may not have the proper welding pattern attaching the slider frame to the jeep frame.

How is recall 08V-506 fixed?

Xl will fully weld the sliding fifth wheel frame to the jeep frame. The recall began on january 5, 2009. Owners may contact xl at 1-877-283-4852.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.