The problem
Certain fifth wheel trailers have a pin box that is rated below the gross vehicle weight rating requirements.
The risk
This could result in a hitch failure and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will remove the incorrect 16000 lb pin box and install the 18000 lb pin box. The recall began on september 30, 2005. Owners may contact jayco at 1-574-825-5861.
Contacts
Customers 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 http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Jayco dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 05V383000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.