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Cracked frame

OBEQ2017
OBEQ2017 Member Posts: 5
in Service/Maintenance & Recall Notices
2017 T@b 320 Outback 
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  • dragonsdofly
    dragonsdofly Member Posts: 1,927
    edited November 2021
    @OBEQ2017, serious looking. Do you know how and or when this happened? What is the date of manufacture? You can find the date of manufacture on a sticker on the driver's side of the frame near the crossmember of the A-frame. Our experts will want to know. Thanks -Denise 
    2017 t@b sofitel(Dr@gonsFly)TV 2015 Silverado 2500hd(Behemoth). Wyandotte, Michigan.
    Draco dormiens numquam titilandus.
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  • OBEQ2017
    OBEQ2017 Member Posts: 5
    I took the trailer in for regular maintenance.  Asked that they check the frame for cracks because of issues posted here. Received a call from the dealership and pictures were sent to me. There is no sticker on my frame. The dealership has been in contact with NuCamp and with Bal. I see from another posting that someone with a 2016 Outback has had a crack at the same location.  Mine has a smaller crack on the other side of the trailer as well. This is an Outback Edition never taken off road. All original. Nothing extra on the tongue. TV 2015 Ford Escape Ecoboost with factory tow package.  
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  • AnOldUR
    AnOldUR Member Posts: 1,725
    Curious if you used any type of sway protection or weight distribution?
    Stockton, New Jersey
    2020 nuCamp T@B 320S * Jeep Wrangler
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  • ScottG
    ScottG Administrator Posts: 5,655
    edited January 2022
    This is a new one on me, and a very different (and potentially much more serious) crack than those reported on certain 2015 models.

    What are the (what appears to be) empty holes forward of the crack. I hope those aren't locations where frame bolts are supposed to be!

    EDIT: On further reflection/inspection, I don't think those are empty bolt holes as I have seen them on other T@B frames. I'm not sure what they are, but I don't believe they contribute to this particular problem.
    2015 T@B Max S (320)
    2015 Nissan Frontier SV V6 4x4
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  • mona
    mona Member Posts: 246
    There is 2016 Outback with the same frame crack. There is a pic under the other frame crack discussion. Poster is jefferyholmes  page 12

    jeannie
    2015 T@b S Max  white with silver trim. 2018 GC Trailhawk. 
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  • Marceline
    Marceline Member Posts: 1,745
    mona said:
    There is 2016 Outback with the same frame crack. There is a pic under the other frame crack discussion. Poster is jefferyholmes  page 12

    jeannie
    Here's the link to the post. 
    San Francisco Bay Area
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  • OBEQ2017
    OBEQ2017 Member Posts: 5
    passenger side of frame
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  • ScottG
    ScottG Administrator Posts: 5,655
    It's unfortunate but not surprising that the cracks would affect the passenger side as well, since--given the condition of the driver's side--the passenger side would be carrying a greater load and therefor be under even more stress.

    Good luck getting this fixed. Please keep us updated on your ultimate resolution. 
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  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    I would get to a qualified welder for repair and reinforcing. A qualified welder can make it stronger than new. Then check to see if it is covered under my comprehensive insurance policy for reimbursement. 
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  • OBEQ2017
    OBEQ2017 Member Posts: 5
    the two bolts on the passenger side were gone also. Maybe broken off because of the cracked frame on the driver's side.
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  • OBEQ2017
    OBEQ2017 Member Posts: 5
    Update:  dealership has had numerous conversations with NuCamp and BAL as to who will cover what and what needs to done.
       My understanding is NuCamp has sent a "Repair kit for Tab frame" to the dealership.
      BAL  has stated that this is not the correct repair and that both side rails need to be replaced. 
     Talked with the dealership and Frame side rails parts have been ordered. May take up to 12 weeks for parts to arrive. Repair kit for both side rails has arrived. 
     The plan is to replace both frame side rails and then reinforce them with the Repair kit for Tab frame. 

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