The problem
On certain travel trailers, the spare tire carrier bolt may break while traveling down the road.
The risk
This condition, if not addressed, could result in a crash, injury or death.
The fix
Dealers will replace the spare tire carrier free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on november 28, 2005. Owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Contacts
Jayco recall no. 9901063. 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 05V499000.
- 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.