NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V286
Manufacturer Jayco
, Inc.
Components TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number of Units Affected 610
Rotational Pin Box Bearing may Loosen
If the bearings become loose, the spindle may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Eagle HT fifth wheel trailers equipped with certain 16K rotational rubber pin boxes. The spindle placement in the pin box may be incorrect, causing the bearing to be loose.
Remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will add a spacer to correct the spacing error, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 3, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco’s number for this recall is 9901377.
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.
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