WheelsRecall 93V-166 · Jayco vehicles
JAYCO, INC. recall 93V-166 covers 66 Jayco vehicles for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on October 4, 1993.
Source: NHTSA recall 93V166000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE WHEEL TECH WHEEL DOES NOT SEAT PROPERLY AGAINST THE HUB CAUSING INABILITY TO FULLY TIGHTEN THE WHEEL LUG NUTS.
The risk
IF THE LUG NUTS ARE NOT TIGHTENED THE WHEEL CAN SEPARATEFROM THE TRAILER DURING TRAVEL CAUSING DANGER TO THE TOW VEHICLE AND OTHERVEHICLES IN THE ROADWAY.
The fix
REPLACE BOTH WHEELS AND TIRES WITH WHEELS AND TIRES FROM A DIFFERENT DISTRIBUTOR WHICH WILL ALLOW PROPER FIT AGAINST THE HUB AND COMPLETE TIGHTENING OF THE LUG NUTS.
SYSTEM: WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EAGLE 8, JAY 806 AND JAY 806SD FOLDING CAMPER TRAILERSWITH OPTIONAL SURGE BRAKES USING A WHEEL TECH WHEEL RIM.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT JAYCO SERVICE CENTER AT 1-219-825-5861. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONALHIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.