Recall 17V167000: 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Designer
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 14, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 14
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Jayco Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017 Designer fifth wheel recreational trailers equipped with the disk brake option. The steel rim of the spare tire may rub against the brake caliper.
The risk
The interference may generate enough heat to cause the tire to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spare wheel with an aluminum rim with a new spare, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for the recall is 9901347.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Designer
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V167000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 9901347
- Manufacturer
- Jayco, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Mar 27, 2017
- Components
- Wheels:rim (Wheels & Tires)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology