Body: doorRecall 09V-221 · Jayco vehicles
JAYCO, INC. recall 09V-221 covers 647 Jayco vehicles for a body: door problem, reported to NHTSA on June 16, 2009.
Source: NHTSA recall 09V221000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
JAYCO IS RECALLING 647 MY 2009 JAY FEATHER EXP AND EX-PORT TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE SCREWS USED TO ATTACH THE BUNK DOOR CABLES TO THE BUNK DOORS MAY BE OF INSUFFICIENT LENGTH, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE CABLE BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE DOOR WHILE THE TRAVEL TRAILER IS PARKED AND SET UP WITH THE BUNK DOORS OPEN.
The risk
IF THIS CONDITION IS NOT ADDRESSED, IT COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN AN INJURY. THERE IS NO POTENTIAL FOR THIS SITUATION TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING TOWED.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SCREWS ATTACHING THE CABLES TO THE BUNK DOOR WITH LONGER FASTENERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
OWNERS 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.
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 October 22, 2008 to May 5, 2009. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.