CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON CHEVROLET C3500 CUTAWAY CHASSIS HAVE A TOWING PIGTAIL THAT WILL
— Recall Campaign #05V476000
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON CHEVROLET C3500 (EXPRESS) CUTAWAY CHASSIS HAVE A TOWING PIGTAIL THAT WILL NOT SHOW BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE TOWED VEHICLE IF HOOKED TO THE TOWING PIGTAIL.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 237 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
05V476000
| Manufacturer: | Jayco, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 14, 2005 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 05V476000 |
| Units affected: | 237 |
- Description:
- CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON CHEVROLET C3500 (EXPRESS) CUTAWAY CHASSIS HAVE A TOWING PIGTAIL THAT WILL NOT SHOW BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE TOWED VEHICLE IF HOOKED TO THE TOWING PIGTAIL.
- Consequeces:
- THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, INJURY OR DEATH.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL REWIRE THE TOWING PIGTAIL WIRES TO INCLUDE THE BRAKE LIGHT CIRCUIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
- 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.