Jayco, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #07V005000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V005000 by Jayco, Inc.. Includes 1,271 affected units, REAR CAP TO HITCH RECEIVER DISTANCE, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V005000

Manufacturer: Jayco, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2007-01-04T00:00:00

Subject: Rear cap to hitch receiver distance

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 1,271

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 9901072

Recall Type: Vehicle

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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 07V005000

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