March 6, 2019
Incorrect Hardware used to Secure Fuel Tank
The incorrect hardware may fail to properly secure the fuel tank, possibly resulting in the fuel tank detaching from trailer, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V172
Manufacturer Jayco
, Inc.
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 819
Summary
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Talon and Seismic fifth wheel trailers. Incorrect hardware may have been used to secure the fuel tank that is used for refilling vehicles.
Remedy
Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will install the correct fuel tank mounting hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 29, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco’s number for this recall is 9901430.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
| Bulletin Type: | Safety Recall | Publication Date: | March 2019 |
| Bulletin #(s): | 19V-172 US 2019-126 CN | ||
| Make: | Jayco | ||
| Job Code: | 9901430 | ||
| Model(s): | Seismic
Talon | ||
| Flat Rate(s): | RC024 Inspect all bolts – .2 hour
RC025 Replace bolts – .5 hour per tank 2 tanks on Seismic 1 tank on Talon | ||
| Model Year: | 2018 |
PARTS KIT REQUIRED
| Incident: | Bolts (6) used to secure the fuel tank may not be proper grade and/or have locking mechanism as specified. Inspect and replace each bolt as required based upon inspection results. |
| Affected Units: | 2018 Seismic J18A0051-0214 8B0050-0236 8D0050-0098 8E0050-0122 2018 Talon J19G0051-0160 9K0051-0072 9L0051-0068 9M0051-0116 9N0051-0161 9R0050-0068 |
| Parts Kit: | Parts Kit #: 19V-172 |
| Contents:
12 – Bolt, Hex Head Serrated Flanged, 3/8-16 x 1″ GR 5 12 – Nut, Tinnerman, 3/8-16 with 3/8″ Note: Talon will only use 6 bolts/Nuts | |
| Misc. Tools & Supplies: | Ratchet with 9/16″ socket; Hammer; Large screwdriver; Torque Wrench (Ft/lbs); Floor jack or jacks |
INSPECTION
Inspect each bolt securing fuel tank support bracket (6 per tank) to confirm proper graded bolts with locking mechanism are present. Utilize the pictures below for your visual inspections.
Picture shown is an ungraded Hex Head Flange Bolt (no head markings) – NOT acceptable, must be removed and replaced
Picture shown is a Grade 5 Hex Head Serrated Flange Bolt (3 lines on head) – Acceptable, no rework required
Hex Head Serrated Flange Bolt (Repair Fastener)
Grade 5 Hex Head Bolt with flat washer
-Acceptable, with a lock washer, no rework required
-Not acceptable, without lock washer, must be removed and replaced
Tinnerman Nut – Replace when bolts are replaced
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
Caution: Repair one fuel tank at a time and one fuel tank support at a time. (there are 3 tank supports per fuel tank)
- Place a jack (or jacks) under the fuel tank for support.
- Remove the incorrect bolts from ONLY the selected tank support (one at each end) along with any washers.
- Remove the Tinnerman nuts from the cross members for ONLY the selected tank support.
- The tank may have to be raised with the jack (or jacks) to gain sufficient clearance so the Tinnerman nut can slide off the cross members.
- Use a screwdriver to aid in prying off the Tinnerman nuts ONLY for the selected tank support.
- FIG 1: Place new Tinnerman 3/8-16 with 3/8″ nut (0182038) from the kit on the cross member over the holes for the tank support bolts. Make sure the orientation is as shown in the photo.
- Use the new hex head serrated flange bolt (3/8-16 x 1″ GR 5 -0216363) from the kit.
- FIG 2: Place the bolt through the hole in the tank support and start by hand into the tinnerman nut. Only snug the bolt up, do not completely tighten it at this point.
- Repeat this step for the other end of the selected tank support.
- Move on to the next tank support and repeat the steps.
- After replacing all hardware, and snugging the 2 bolts up on the second tank support, move on to the third support.
- Repeat the same steps for the third tank support using new hardware, and snugging the 2 bolts up.
- Start at one corner of the fuel tank. Using a torque wrench and the 9/16″ socket, torque the tank support bolt at that location to 35 FT/LBS. Torque the rest of the fuel tank support bolts to the same 35 FT/LBS.
- FIG 3: After torqueing all tank support bolts, paint a yellow or white line on the edge of each bolt head, capturing the tank support. This step creates a visual indicator the bolt was properly torqued. It will also serve as a visual indicator to determine if a bolt has loosened in future inspection.
- Repeat this procedure for supports when a second fuel tank exists (Seismic Only).
| Safety Recall: 19V-172 2019-126
March 2019 |
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
This Notice Applies to Your Recreational Vehicle: VIN Dear Valued Customer:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Jayco has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exits in certain Model Year 2018 Seismic and Talon fifth wheels.
| Reason for this recall | The fastening method used to secure the fuel tank may be incorrect, which could lead to broken and/or loosening of bolts securing the tanks over time. Once the braces securing the fuel tank fail, there will be nothing to support the tank. Separation of the fuel tank from the fifth wheel, increases the risk of an accident, fire and/or property damage. |
| Recall Remedy | An authorized Dealer will inspect the fastening method used to secure the fuel tank and replace them as needed. The remedy is free of charge and depending on the inspection findings, the remedy could take approximately 1 hour. |
| What we need you to do | Please contact a Jayco Authorized Dealer as soon as possible to schedule an appointment to have this remedy completed. |
If you had this repair completed prior to receipt of this recall notice, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement for the cost of obtaining a pre-notification remedy of the problem associated with this recall.
If you take your recreational vehicle to your dealer on the agreed service date and the dealer does not remedy this condition on that date or within three (3) days, please contact our Customer Service Department at 800-283-8267. If after contacting your dealer and Customer Service you are not able to have the safety defect remedied without charge and/or within a reasonable time, you may wish to submit a written complaint to the Administrator, national Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-3274236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153): or go to https://www.safercar.gov. Federal regulations require that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days.
We certainly regret this inconvenience; however, your safety is our most important priority.
Sincerely,
Jayco Towables
Safety Recall: Jayco 19V-172 2019-126
March 2019
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
Dear Valued Dealer:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Jayco has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exits in certain Model Year 2018 Seismic and Talon fifth wheels.
| Reason for this recall | The fastening method used to secure the fuel tank may be incorrect, which could lead to broken and/or loosening of bolts securing the tanks over time. Once the braces securing the fuel tank fail, there will be nothing to support the tank. Separation of the fuel tank from the fifth wheel, increases the risk of an accident, fire and/or property damage. |
| Recall Remedy | Inspect the fastening method used to secure each fuel tank and replace bolts as needed. |
| All pertinent information regarding this recall is available under the Service and Parts Tab of our Website. If you need further assistance, please Contact Customer Service at 800-283-8267. | |
| What we need you to do | Our records show the following unit is affected by this recall and is currently part of the inventory at your Dealership. The Recall Remedy must be completed on this unit prior to customer delivery. |
VIN
Federal law requires that all units in your inventory be repaired prior to delivery to a customer. If you have sold a unit recently that you have received a stock recall notice on, please contact the owner immediately to advise of the recall. In addition, please register the unit by submitting the Warranty Registration.
We certainly regret this inconvenience; however, our Customers’ safety is our most important priority.
Sincerely,
Jayco Towables
2 Affected Products
Vehicles
11 Associated Documents
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-19V172-8500.pdf 679.798KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-19V172-1244.PDF 212.938KB
Miscellaneous Document – 19V-172 2019-126 Order Form
RMISC-19V172-0940.pdf 133.985KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – 19V-172 Dlr Ltr
RCMN-19V172-0843.pdf 182.943KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-1
RCLQRT-19V172-6224.PDF 211.129KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-19V172-6316.pdf 50.703KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-19V172-1657.pdf 245.681KB
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 1
RCLRPT-19V172-7429.PDF 212.939KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-2
RCLQRT-19V172-2715.PDF 211.231KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-3
RCLQRT-19V172-7724.PDF 211.314KB
Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-4
RCLQRT-19V172-5888.PDF 211.42KB
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