Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assemblyRecall 05V-383 · 2006 Jayco Talon
JAYCO, INC. recall 05V-383 covers 66 2006 Jayco Talon for a trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on September 6, 2005.
Source: NHTSA recall 05V383000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS HAVE A PIN BOX THAT IS RATED BELOW THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING REQUIREMENTS.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN A HITCH FAILURE AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INCORRECT 16000 LB PIN BOX AND INSTALL THE 18000 LB PIN BOX. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-574-825-5861.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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 2, 2005 to August 19, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.