Rear cap to hitch receiver distance
Defect Summary
On certain motor homes, the distance from the rear cap to the hitch receiver encourages the use of longer ball mounts and/or extensions. the longer the ball mount and/or extensions used, the greater the forces that are applied to the fasteners that attach the hitch to the main chassis rails. these increased forces exceed the allowable forces permitted in the fasteners. when this happens, the fasteners may stretch, loosen, or break causing an unsafe towing condition or separation of the hitch from the motor home.
Safety Consequence
This could result in separation of the towed vehicle from the motor home which could result in a crash, injury or death.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace all mounting hardware with hardware of a higher grade. the recall began on january 22, 2007. owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Jayco, Inc. or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 07V005000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 07V005000?
NHTSA recall 07V005000 was issued by Jayco, Inc. on January 4, 2007. It addresses: Rear cap to hitch receiver distance. The recall affects approximately 1,271 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 07V005000 or the manufacturer campaign number 9901072. 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.