Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assemblyRecall 02V-334 · 2002 Jayco Quest FW
JAYCO, INC. recall 02V-334 covers 719 2002 Jayco Quest FW for a trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on December 3, 2002.
Source: NHTSA recall 02V334000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN 5TH WHEELS, IN EXCESS TOWING CONDITIONS, STRESS CRACKS CAN BEGIN TO OCCUR AT THE CONNECTING POINT BETWEEN THE PIN BOX SIDE PLATE AND THE PIN BOX REAR TUBE CAUSING A POTENTIAL TEARING OF THE PIN BOX SIDE PLATES AND THE REAR PIN BOX TUBE.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE UNIT BEING PARTIALLY OR FULLY DETACHED FROM THE TOW VEHICLE, WHICH RESULTING POTENTIAL PROPERTY DAMAGE OR INJURY.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE PIN BOX CONNECTING POINT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING JANUARY 2003. 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 1-877-825-4782.
JAYCO RECALL NO. RO2175/9901045. CUSTOMERS CAN 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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 2001 to October 10, 2002. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.