Jayco Structure Recall 08V402000 (222 Vehicles)

The problem

Jayco is recalling 222 my 2009 eagle sl travel trailers. The upper rear plastic cap can become detached from the rear wall due to improper cleaning of mating surface to allow proper adhesion.

The risk

If this condition is not addressed, it may result in a crash, injury or death.

The fix

Dealers will remove the upper rear plastic cap to install backers, new adhesive tape, add screws, and prepare the surface for proper adhesion. The recallbegan august 25, 2008. Owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.

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 08V402000.
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.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2009 Jayco Eagle SL	3	2	-

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2009 Jayco Eagle SL

Questions

Is the 08V402000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. JAYCO, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 08V402000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 08V402000 announced?

JAYCO, INC. reported it to NHTSA on August 19, 2008. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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