WheelsRecall 11V-495 · Jayco Travel Trailer and Jayco Travel Trailers vehicles
JAYCO, INC. recall 11V-495 covers 2,444 Jayco Travel Trailer and Jayco Travel Trailers vehicles for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on October 11, 2011.
Source: NHTSA recall 11V495000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 JAY FEATHER LGT TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 9, 2006, THROUGH APRIL 17, 2008. THESE TRAVEL TRAILERS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE TIRES AND THE WHEEL WELL.
The risk
THIS COULD ALLOW THE TIRES TO CONTACT THE WHEEL WELL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH, INJURY, OR DEATH.
The fix
JAYCO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND JAYCO DEALERS WILL ADD A SPACER TO INCREASE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE AXLE AND THE WHEEL WELL. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 11, 2011. 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 9, 2006 to April 17, 2008. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.