Known Recalls

Model year record

2000 JAYCO JB Kiwi

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 4 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V169000

Trailer hitches

Component
Trailer hitches
Manufacturer
JAYCO, INC.
Vehicles affected
760
Reported to NHTSA
2000-06-19
Owners notified
2000-06-22

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 23' TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE DESIGN INCORPORATES ALL OF THE LIQUID STORAGE TANKS BEHIND THE AXLE, SO THAT WHEN THE TANKS ARE FULL OR OTHER MATERIALS ARE IMPROPERLY LOADED, TRAILER HITCH WEIGHT IS REDUCED.

Safety risk

THE VEHICLE BECOMES DIFFICULT TO TOW AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 50 MILES PER HOUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD ADDITIONAL WEIGHT TO THE A-FRAME OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER, REVISE THE FEDERAL AND WEIGHT LABELS, AND TOWING INSTRUCTIONS, AND HIGHER CAPACITY TIRES WILL BE ADDED TO ACCOMMODATE THE ADDED WEIGHT.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: water heater1—
Tires1—
Trailer hitches1—
Wheels1—

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.