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StructureRecall 01V-251 · 1996–2000 Jayco Designer

JAYCO, INC. recall 01V-251 covers 12,281 1996–2000 Jayco Designer for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on August 1, 2001.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected12,2811 model
ReportedAug 1, 2001Owners notified Sep 28, 2001
Complaints since8Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 01V251000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS. THE FASTENERS USED ON THE UNDERFLOOR CAN EITHER COME LOOSE OR PULL THROUGH THE UNDERFLOOR CAUSING PORTIONS OR ALL OF A SECTION OF UNDERFLOOR TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE.

The risk

IF THIS OCCURRED, THE SECTION COULD FALL TO THE PAVEMENT, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A CRASH FOR FOLLOWING VEHICLES.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL ADD OR REPLACE FASTENERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 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.

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Jayco Designer1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

Built from June 1, 1995 to June 30, 2000. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. UNDERCARRIAGE PAN/COVER DETACHMENTPE01019 · closed Aug 15, 2001
    NHTSA