Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly
NHTSA recall 05V383000 · announced September 6, 2005 · filed by Jayco, Inc. · 66 units affected
The problem
CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS HAVE A PIN BOX THAT IS RATED BELOW THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING REQUIREMENTS.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN A HITCH FAILURE AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INCORRECT 16000 LB PIN BOX AND INSTALL THE 18000 LB PIN BOX. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-574-825-5861.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.