Jayco Inc. is recalling certain 2017 Designer fifth wheel recreational trailers equipped with
— Recall Campaign #17V167000
Jayco Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017 Designer fifth wheel recreational trailers equipped with the disk brake option. The steel rim of the spare tire may rub against the brake caliper.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 14 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
17V167000
| Manufacturer: | Jayco, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 14, 2017 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 17V167000 |
| Units affected: | 14 |
- Description:
- Jayco Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017 Designer fifth wheel recreational trailers equipped with the disk brake option. The steel rim of the spare tire may rub against the brake caliper.
- Consequeces:
- The interference may generate enough heat to cause the tire to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spare wheel with an aluminum rim with a new spare, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for the recall is 9901347.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.