Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 05V-476 · Jayco vehicles
JAYCO, INC. recall 05V-476 covers 237 Jayco vehicles for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on October 14, 2005.
Source: NHTSA recall 05V476000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON CHEVROLET C3500 (EXPRESS) CUTAWAY CHASSIS HAVE A TOWING PIGTAIL THAT WILL NOT SHOW BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE TOWED VEHICLE IF HOOKED TO THE TOWING PIGTAIL.
The risk
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, INJURY OR DEATH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REWIRE THE TOWING PIGTAIL WIRES TO INCLUDE THE BRAKE LIGHT CIRCUIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
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 November 18, 2002 to September 22, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.