Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank
- Manufacturer
- Jayco, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 758
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2019-03-06
- Owners notified
- 2019-03-29
Defect description
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Talon and Seismic fifth wheel trailers. Incorrect hardware may have been used to secure the fuel tank that is used for refilling vehicles.
Safety risk
The incorrect hardware may fail to properly secure the fuel tank, possibly resulting in the fuel tank detaching from trailer, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will install the correct fuel tank mounting hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 29, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901430.