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2006 Skyline Nomad

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Sep 22, 2008
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Dec 9, 2013
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2006 Skyline Nomad, most frequently naming the body & structure and suspension categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure150.0%
  • Suspension150.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
13V652000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Dec 9, 2013
38,434 units potentially affected
The defect: Skyline Corporation (Skyline) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 recreational vehicle travel trailers and fifth-wheel trailers manufactured January 1, 2006, through May, 31, 2013 and equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.
The risk: If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the travel trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy: Skyline will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2014. Owners may contact Skyline at 1-800-755-6521 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.
Skyline CorporationView on NHTSA.gov
08V394000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Aug 6, 2008
22,372 units potentially affected
The defect: SKYLINE IS RECALLING 22,372 MY 2004-2007 ALLIANCE, ALJO, CELEBRITY, CENTURY, FREESTYLE, LAYTON, NOMAD, RAMPAGE, SEAVIEW, TRAILRIDER, AND WEEKENDER FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR 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.
The risk: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
The remedy: SKYLINE IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). 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 THE OWNER 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.
SKYLINE CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Body & structureSuspension
Filed Sep 22, 2008

PCU-CHANNEL SHEARED OFF DRIVER SIDE, REAR AXLE. THE PCU CHANNEL (OR SHACKLE) IS WHAT THE LEAF SPRING BOLTS TO WHICH HOLDS THE AXLE IN PLACE WHICH THE TIRES ARE CONNECTED TO. THIS WAS DISCOVERED AFTER OUR RETURN FROM A TRIP WHILE DISCONNECTING THE TRAILER. THE DRIVER SIDE TIRE HAD MOVED FORWARD 2 1/2 INCHES AND THE TRAILER WAS LOWER THAN NORMAL AS THE FRAME HAD DROPPED AND WAS ONLY BEING HELD UP BY THE BOLT THAT CONNECTS THE LEAF SPRING TO THE PCU-CHANNEL. WE HAVE MANY PICTURES. WE CONTACTED SKYLINE (THE MANUFACTURER) CUSTOMER SERVICE IN HEMET, CA. APPARENTLY THE 2006 TRAILER (DOP 9/24/2005) IS OUT OF WARRANTY. THEY REFERRED US TO LCI (THE FRAME BUILDER, REFERENCE CALL # 228845) AND STATED THE SAME BUT AS COURTESY THEY SENT US A REPLACEMENT PCU-CHANNEL. WE ARE NOW WAITING FOR A RETURN CALL FROM THE DIVISION MANAGER FROM SKYLINE IN HEMET, CA - HE SAID THAT IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY BUT HE WOULD LOOK INTO IT AND GET BACK TO US. SINCE IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND IT APPEARS THAT WE ARE LEFT TO FIX THIS OURSELVES WE CONTACTED A WELDER. DURING HIS EXAMINATION HE STATED THAT THE WELDS ON THE BROKEN PCU-CHANNEL LOOKED LIKE THEY WERE UNDER CUT (OVER WELDED) I.E., POOR WORKMANSHIP. IT WAS ALSO DISCOVERED THAT TWO OF THE OTHER THREE PCU-CHANNELS WERE/ARE BENT. THIS TRAILER HAS ROUGHLY 5,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS NEVER BEEN TAKEN OFF-ROAD. WE FEEL VERY LUCKY THAT THIS FAILURE DID NOT CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AND INJURY OR DEATH TO US OR SOMEONE ELSE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10243084
Incident
Sep 7, 2008

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Skyline Nomad by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2013010—
2012120—
2011040—
2010010—
2009010—
2008010—
2007020—
2006Viewing120—
2005120—
2004220—
2003020—
2002330—
2001030—
2000020—
1999130—
1998130—
1997020—
1996020—
1995020—
1994010—
1993020—
1981010—
1978010—
1977010—
1976100—
1975010—
1974010—
1973010—
1972010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.