4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2014-08-26
Description
Jayco, inc. (jayco) is recalling certain model year 2015 seismic 19a, 19e, and 19f fifth wheel trailers manufactured june 2, 2014, to july 24, 2014. The affected vehicles may have incorrect cargo carrying capacity (ccc) information printed on the ccc label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 110, tire selection and rims and motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles with a gvwr of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less.
Consequence
If the user overloads the trailer by following the incorrect information on ccc label, it could affect drivability and cause premature tire wear or tire failure, increasing the risk of of a crash.
Corrective Action
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing ccc label with a corrected ccc label, free of charge. The recall began in october 2014. Owners may contact jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901219.
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.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Posted on: 2015-05-07
Description
Jayco, inc. (jayco) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 seismic pinnacle and eagle premier recreational trailers manufactured april 3, 2013, to february 27, 2015. In the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give when being used.
Consequence
If the rivet shears under occupant load, the occupant may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective Action
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective rivets with bolts, free of charge. The recall began on june 4, 2015. Owners may contact jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.
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.
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2017-11-28
Description
Jayco, inc. (jayco) is recalling various 2002-2016 recreational vehicles equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17v746-9524.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Jayco will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on january 15, 2018. Owners may contact jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267, or kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on product safety recall for more information.
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.
DEFECT #4 - SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2020-02-18
Description
Jayco, inc. (jayco) is recalling certain 2013-2015 fifth wheel seismic and 2015 pinnacle trailers. The trailers were built with 6,000lb capacity axles instead of 7,000lb axles as intended.
Consequence
The underrated axles may result in the trailer being overloaded, possibly causing the operator to lose control of vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axles and leaf springs, free of charge. The recall began march 11, 2020. Owners may contact jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901506.
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.