Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 12V-393 · Jayco vehicles
JAYCO, INC. recall 12V-393 covers 300 Jayco vehicles for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on August 3, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V393000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Jayco is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jay Flight Swift SLX Travel trailers manufactured from October 24, 2011, through July 3, 2012. These trailers may have oversized bearings installed in the axle. This may cause excessive movement in the wheel hub, causing the bearings to become overheated and worn.
The risk
Overheated and worn bearings may lead to axle failure while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axle bearings with proper size bearings, free of charge. The recall began on September 5, 2012. 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 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 October 24, 2011 to July 3, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.