Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V556000 Reported December 16, 2005

Hitch receiver missing reinforcement plate

Q: What is recall 05V556000?

NHTSA recall 05V556000 was issued by Jayco, Inc. on December 16, 2005. It addresses: Hitch receiver missing reinforcement plate. The recall affects approximately 1,878 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Jayco, Inc. · N/A · 1,878 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05V556000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Jayco, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

1,878

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 16, 2005

Defect Summary

On certain motor homes, the hitch receiver may have missing reinforcing plates. when a load is applied to the hitch, it may become partially detached from the frame if these plates are missing.

Safety Consequence

This condition, if not addressed, could result in a crash, personal injury or death.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the reinforcing plates with new hardware. the recall began on january 10, 2006. Owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Jayco, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 05V556000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 05V556000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05V556000?

NHTSA recall 05V556000 was issued by Jayco, Inc. on December 16, 2005. It addresses: Hitch receiver missing reinforcement plate. The recall affects approximately 1,878 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Jayco, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V556000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.