CarRecallWatch- Component
- WHEELS:RIM
- Problem
- Jayco Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017 Designer fifth wheel recreational trailers equipped with the disk brake option. The steel rim of the spare tire may rub against the brake caliper.
- Risk
- The interference may generate enough heat to cause the tire to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spare wheel with an aluminum rim with a new spare, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for the recall is 9901347.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2017 Jayco Designer fifth wheel trailers equipped with the disk brake option may have a steel spare tire rim that rubs against the brake caliper. This contact can generate enough heat to cause the spare tire to fail.
A tire failure while towing increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this hazard, particularly when the trailer is in use with its spare tire mounted.
Jayco will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the spare wheel with an aluminum rim and a new spare tire at no cost. For questions, contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267 and reference recall number 9901347. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jayco Fifth Wheel Designer | 2017 |
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