Jayco, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-10-03.
Recall campaignNHTSA 19V702000
Suspension
Component
Suspension
Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Vehicles affected
908
Reported to NHTSA
2019-10-03
Owners notified
2019-12-20
Defect description
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017 Pinnacle Fifth Wheel trailers. The suspension on these vehicles may allow the tires to contact the structure when under a certain load, which can cause damage to the tires.
Safety risk
If the tire becomes damaged, causing premature tire wear, it can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the condition of the leaf spring, rubber equalizer and bump stop clearance, and provide replacement of the leave spring or rubber equalizer if necessary. This repair will be done free of charge. Interim notices notifying owners of safety risk were mailed December 2, 2019. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901443.
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.NHTSA is missing critical, required information for this safety recall. This information must be supplied through the NHTSA Recalls Portal within 5 working days of confirming its accuracy:-A description of the defect or noncompliance, including both a brief summary and a detailed description, with graphic aids as necessary, of the nature and physical location (if applicable) of the defect or noncompliance (49 CFR 573.6 (c)(5)).- An identification and description of the risk to motor vehicle safety reasonably related to the defect or noncompliance (49 CFR 573.6 (c)(5)).- A statement that the defect or noncompliance can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning; or a description of whatever prior warning may occur, and a statement that if this warning is not heeded, a vehicle crash can occur (49 CFR 577.5 (f)(1)).- In the case of a defect, a chronology of all principal events that were the basis for the determination that the defect related to motor vehicle safety, including a summary of all warranty claims, field or service reports, and other information (such as numbers of deaths and/or injuries), with their dates of receipt (49 CFR 573.6 (c)(6)).
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.