2001 Skyline Layton recalls and problems
The 2001 Skyline Layton has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Skyline dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2001 Skyline Layton vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2001 Skyline Layton recalls
Recall 07V-074: Equipment
Problem: Certain truck campers, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.
Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Fix: Skyline will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (Please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or skyline at 1-574-294-6521.
Recall 03V-022: Equipment
Problem: On certain "sportwagon" travel and fifth wheel trailers, the screws used to attach the lift bed support bracket to the wood bed frame are too short.
Risk: The bed can separate from the support bracket, increasing the risk of injury to occupants in the bed or underneath the bed.
Fix: Dealers will install three 3/8" carriage bolts per support bracket. Owner notification began february 3, 2003. 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 1-800-733-4250.
Recall 01V-143: Fuel System, Other
Problem: Vehicle description: travel and park trailers. A threaded pipe fitting was used in place of a flare fitting on the gas line connection to the stove, water heater, and furnace, which could result in a gas leak.
Risk: Gas leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install the correct fittings. Owner notification began may 11, 2001. 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 1-800-736-2573.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Skyline Layton have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 Skyline Layton: 07V-074 (equipment), 03V-022 (equipment), 01V-143 (fuel system, other). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Skyline recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Skyline dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.