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.
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
JAYCO, INC.
Vehicles affected
272
Reported to NHTSA
2001-06-18
Owners notified
2001-09-11
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI MOTOR HOMES. THE HELLWIG HELPER SPRING U BOLT OR THE SPRING ITSELF CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE LIQUID PROPANE (LP) SUPPLY LINE.
Safety risk
THE LINE COULD BECOME DAMAGED CAUSING LP GAS LEAKAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPOSITION (RAISE) THE LP SUPPLY LINE OUT OF THE NORMAL TRAVEL PATH OF THE 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.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
No complaints recorded for this model year.
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.