The problem
Jayco is recalling 22 my 2008 jay feather ex-port '17c' travel trailers equipped with optional hydraulic brakes. Some optional hydraulic brake hoses were routed under the axle.
The risk
If this condition is not addressed, the hydraulic hoses could chafe and create loss of braking increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will reroute the brake hoses and replace any brake hoses showing chafing. The recall began on may 13, 2008. Owners may contact jayco at 1-574-825-5861.
Contacts
Customers may 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 08V199000.
- 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.