Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 98V-227 · 1998 Jayco Heritage
JAYCO, INC. recall 98V-227 covers 993 1998 Jayco Heritage for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on September 17, 1998.
Source: NHTSA recall 98V227000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CAMPING TRAILERS. INADEQUATE STRENGTH OF THE BED BRACE ALLOWS THE BED TO COLLAPSE UNDER PRESSURE.
The risk
FAILURE OF THE BED BRACE TO SUPPORT BED WHEN OCCUPIED CAN LEAD TO POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY OF THE BED OCCUPANT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BED BRACES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 24, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TRAILERS TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-219-825-5861.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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 1, 1997 to March 23, 1998. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.