CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Eagle, Eagle HT, NorthPoint, Pinnacle, Talon and Seismic fifth-wheel recreational trailers. The strap that secures the liquid propane (LP) gas bottle may separate from its buckle and no longer secure the propane tank.
- Risk
- An unsecured propane tank could detach from the trailer and increase the risk of a crash or leak propane and increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the propane tank securing strap with a new strap that has the correct crimping, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901385.
- 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
Some 2018-2019 Jayco fifth-wheel trailers may have a propane tank securing strap that can separate from its buckle. If that happens, the strap no longer holds the LP gas tank in place.
An unsecured propane tank could detach from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash, or could leak propane, increasing the risk of fire.
The repair is free. Jayco will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the propane tank securing strap with a new one that has the correct crimping. You can call Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137 and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
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