Jayco 2002 Trailer Hitches recall
Recalled December 3, 2002 · NHTSA recall 02V334000 · Jayco
Hazard
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE UNIT BEING PARTIALLY OR FULLY DETACHED FROM THE TOW VEHICLE, WHICH RESULTING POTENTIAL PROPERTY DAMAGE OR INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE PIN BOX CONNECTING POINT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING JANUARY 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES 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 1-877-825-4782.
Units
719 units
Description
ON CERTAIN 5TH WHEELS, IN EXCESS TOWING CONDITIONS, STRESS CRACKS CAN BEGIN TO OCCUR AT THE CONNECTING POINT BETWEEN THE PIN BOX SIDE PLATE AND THE PIN BOX REAR TUBE CAUSING A POTENTIAL TEARING OF THE PIN BOX SIDE PLATES AND THE REAR PIN BOX TUBE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE PIN BOX CONNECTING POINT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING JANUARY 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES 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 1-877-825-4782.
Product
Jayco QUEST FW
Manufacturer(s)
Jayco, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →