The problem
Jayco is recalling 106 my 2008 designer fifth wheel trailers failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "Tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." A typographical error was made stating the tire load range and the inflation pressure on the federal identification label for the rear axle.
The risk
A misprinted label would lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the federal id label with the correct tire load range and inflation pressure listed free of charge. The recall began on march 19, 2008. Owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
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 08V100000.
- 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.