Trailer Hitches

NHTSA recall 05V556000 · announced December 16, 2005 · filed by Jayco, Inc. · 1,878 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

THIS CONDITION, IF NOT ADDRESSED, COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

What to do

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.

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

• 2004 Jayco Escapade
• 2005 Jayco Escapade
• 2004 Jayco Granite Ridge
• 2005 Jayco Granite Ridge
• 2004 Jayco Greyhawk
• 2005 Jayco Greyhawk
• 2004 Starcraft Ambient
• 2005 Starcraft Ambient

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.