Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- Component
- Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- Manufacturer
- Jayco, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 202
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2018-07-05
- Owners notified
- 2018-07-30
Defect description
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019 Jayco White Hawk recreational trailers. The screws that secure the ladder steps to the ladder rail may break, which can cause occupants to fall.
Safety risk
If the ladder steps do not remain properly secured when stepped on, the user may fall, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will replace the #8 screws with heavier #10 screws, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901404.