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Jayco Travel Trailer White Hawk Recall 16V158: Trailer axles may be underrated, raising crash risk when loaded

NHTSA campaign 16V158, reported March 17, 2016, 10 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2016 Jayco White Hawk 25BHS travel trailers, manufactured on March 3, 2016, were built with axles rated for 3,000 lbs. instead of the 3,500 lbs. capacity they should have had. If the trailer is loaded up to the capacity shown on its label, handling may be affected, which increases the risk of a crash.

All affected trailers were quarantined at Jayco dealers before sale, so no owner notification letters will be sent. If you are considering a 2016 White Hawk 25BHS from this production date, ask the dealer whether it has been inspected and corrected under this recall.

Dealers will install the correct axles free of charge. Owners who believe their trailer is affected can contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267 and reference Jayco recall number 9901291. You can also check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V158Jayco, Inc.
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Problem
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016 White Hawk travel trailers, model 25BHS, manufactured on March 3, 2016. The affected trailers were incorrectly built on axles rated for 3000 lbs., when they should have been built with axles that have a capacity of 3500 lbs.
Risk
If the trailer is loaded to the capacity listed on the label, trailer handling may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
All of the affected trailers have been quarantined at Jayco dealers prior to their sale and thus no owner notification letters will be sent. Dealers will install the correct axles, free of charge. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901291.
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.

Affected vehicles

Jayco Travel Trailer White Hawk2016