Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 01V377000

Suspension: rear

JAYCO, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2001-12-11.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V377000

Suspension: rear

Component
Suspension: rear
Manufacturer
JAYCO, INC.
Vehicles affected
697
Reported to NHTSA
2001-12-11
Owners notified
2001-09-11

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI MOTOR HOMES. INCORRECT MOUNTING OF THE HELLWIG HELPER SPRING IN CONJUNCTION WITH A CHANGE IN THE STYLE OF SPRING BEING INSTALLED ALLOWED THE U BOLT SECURING THE HELPER SPRING TO THE OEM SPRING TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE REAR SWAY BAR.

Safety risk

THE SWAY BAR COULD BECOME NONFUNCTIONAL AND THE UNIT WOULD BECOME MORE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL ELIMINATE THE CONTACT BETWEEN THE HELPER SPRING U BOLT AND THE SWAY BAR MOUNTING BOLT. DEALERS WILL REMOVE, REVERSE THE MOUNTING, AND REINSTALL THE HELLWIG HELPER SPRING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 11, 2001. 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 1-219-825-5861.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

24 model years across 12 models.

ModelYears on record
JAYCO NG2001 2000
JAYCO NH2001 2000
JAYCO NJ2001 2000
JAYCO NK2001 2000
JAYCO NW2001 2000
JAYCO TF2001 2000
JAYCO TH2001 2000
JAYCO TO2001 2000
JAYCO TP2001 2000
JAYCO TR2001 2000
JAYCO TS2001 2000
JAYCO TY2001 2000

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.