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Campaign 11V333 Posted June 24, 2011 544 units

2011-2012 Skyline Trailer Recall 11V333: Brake Defect

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 11V333 covers 544 2011-2012 Skyline travel and fifth-wheel trailers for contaminated brakes. Inspection and corrections are free through Lippert Components.

Skyline is recalling 544 2011-2012 Bobcat, Koala, Layton, Aljo, Joey, Nomad, and Weekender travel trailers and fifth-wheel trailers because contaminated brake systems can keep the trailer from stopping properly. The defect can lead to loss of control and raises crash or injury risk without warning; the Skyline dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The service brake system on the 2011-2012 Skyline Bobcat, Koala, Layton, Aljo, Joey, Nomad, and Weekender trailers is the trailer's own braking hardware. On a hydraulic setup, brake fluid carries pressure through the system so the brakes can apply when the tow vehicle calls for braking. The system depends on clean fluid and clean internal parts.

NHTSA campaign 11V333 describes the affected Skyline travel trailers and fifth-wheel trailers as having contaminated brake systems. Contamination inside a hydraulic brake system interferes with the clean movement of fluid and brake parts. That prevents the trailer brakes from working as designed and leaves the braking system unreliable until the recall repair is complete.

There is no warning sign before failure. Do not rely on pedal feel, noise, or trailer behavior to decide whether a 2011-2012 Skyline trailer is included.

Who's affected?

Covers seven Skyline trailer lines across the 2011-2012 model years, all tied to the hydraulic brake system.

2011 Skyline Bobcat hydraulic brake system
2011 Skyline Koala hydraulic brake system
2012 Skyline Layton hydraulic brake system
2012 Skyline Aljo hydraulic brake system
2011 Skyline Layton hydraulic brake system
Units affected544

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.

What's the safety risk?

Contaminated brakes can keep the vehicle from stopping properly. That loss of braking control increases the risk of a crash or injury. There is no warning sign before failure, so drive cautiously and arrange the recall inspection promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised Skyline dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2011-2012 Skyline Bobcat, Koala, Layton, Aljo, Joey, Nomad, or Weekender trailer is included in this recall.
  2. Contact Skyline at 1-866-524-7821 and ask what inspection path is open for recall number 11V333.
  3. Ask whether Lippert Components will inspect the contaminated brake system and make the free corrections needed for your trailer.
  4. Bring the owner notice if you have it, plus any service paperwork tied to the trailer brakes.
  5. Avoid towing the trailer until Skyline, Lippert, or a Skyline service contact confirms the brake inspection and correction plan for your VIN.

What happens at the repair

The source remedy says Lippert Components will inspect the brake system and make required corrections at no charge. Once the final dealer repair is available, a Skyline service technician or Lippert Components representative will check the contaminated brake system and correct any affected brake parts or setup issues covered by the recall. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.

Timeline

June 24, 2011 NHTSA published the recall
July 31, 2011 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 11V333?

Recall 11V333 covers 544 2011-2012 Skyline Bobcat, Koala, Layton, Aljo, Joey, Nomad, and Weekender travel trailers and fifth-wheel trailers with contaminated hydraulic brake systems. The defect can prevent proper stopping without warning and increase crash or injury risk.

What should I do if my 2011-2012 Skyline Bobcat, Koala, Layton, Aljo, Joey, Nomad, or Weekender is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 11V333. If it is, contact Skyline or Lippert Components and reference recall number 11V333. Lippert will inspect the brake system and make needed corrections free of charge.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall remedy at no cost. For recall 11V333, Lippert Components will perform the required inspection and make necessary brake-system corrections free of charge.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is reduced braking performance without warning. Contaminated brakes can stop the trailer from stopping properly, which can lead to loss of control and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

What warning signs should I watch for?

There is no warning sign before this brake defect affects stopping. That is why the VIN check matters. If your trailer is included, arrange the free brake-system inspection and correction before towing it again.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V333000
Skyline customer service1-866-524-7821
NHTSA recall #11V333
NHTSA recall # (full)11V333000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →