NHTSA Campaign 04V142000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Issued by JAYCO, INC. · Reported Mar 18, 2004 · 95 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON RECREATIONAL 5TH WHEEL TRAILERS, THE 1" BY 1" STEEL ANGLE, LOCATED ON THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE AXLE PLATE, WHICH HELPS ELIMINATE SIDE TO SIDE MOVEMENT OF THE AXLE PLATE, MAY NOT HAVE BEEN WELDED PROPERLY OR MAY HAVE BEEN WELDED IN AN IMPROPER LOCATION.
Consequence
THE STEEL ANGLE MAY COME LOOSE FROM EITHER SIDE OF THE AXLE PLATE AND DRAG OR SEPARATE COMPLETELY FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING PREMATURE TIRE WEAR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 30, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-574-825-0608.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAYCO | TALON | 2003 | 95 |
| JAYCO | TALON | 2004 | 95 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 04V142000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.