Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 19V-173 · Jayco Fifth Wheel vehicles
Jayco, Inc. recall 19V-173 covers 1,660 Jayco Fifth Wheel vehicles for a wiring: fuses and circuit breakers problem, reported to NHTSA on March 5, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q4) shows 54% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V173000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019 Jayco North Point and Pinnacle fifth wheel trailers equipped with Carefree Altitude Series awnings. The awning circuit incorrectly has a 15amp fuse instead of a 5amp one.
The risk
In the event of a short circuit, the incorrect fuse can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will replace the 15amp fuse with a 5amp fuse, free of charge. The recall began on March 22, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901428.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 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.
How fast cars are being fixed
54%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 9, 2018 to January 24, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.