CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS HAVE A PIN BOX THAT IS RATED BELOW THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING REQUIREMENTS
— Recall Campaign #05V383000
CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS HAVE A PIN BOX THAT IS RATED BELOW THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING REQUIREMENTS.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 66 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
05V383000
| Manufacturer: | Jayco, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 06, 2005 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 05V383000 |
| Units affected: | 66 |
- Description:
- CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS HAVE A PIN BOX THAT IS RATED BELOW THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING REQUIREMENTS.
- Consequeces:
- THIS COULD RESULT IN A HITCH FAILURE AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INCORRECT 16000 LB PIN BOX AND INSTALL THE 18000 LB PIN BOX. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-574-825-5861.
- Notes:
- CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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.