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Jayco JAY Flight Swift Recall 12V393: Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly

NHTSA campaign 12V393, reported August 3, 2012, 300 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V393JAYCO, INC.
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Problem
Jayco is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jay Flight Swift SLX Travel trailers manufactured from October 24, 2011, through July 3, 2012. These trailers may have oversized bearings installed in the axle. This may cause excessive movement in the wheel hub, causing the bearings to become overheated and worn.
Risk
Overheated and worn bearings may lead to axle failure while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axle bearings with proper size bearings, free of charge. The recall began on September 5, 2012. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Notes
Owners 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 WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Affected vehicles

Jayco JAY Flight Swift2013
Jayco JAY Flight Swift SLX2012