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- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
- Problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Talon and Seismic fifth wheel trailers. Incorrect hardware may have been used to secure the fuel tank that is used for refilling vehicles.
- Risk
- The incorrect hardware may fail to properly secure the fuel tank, possibly resulting in the fuel tank detaching from trailer, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will install the correct fuel tank mounting hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 29, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901430.
- 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 trailers were built with incorrect hardware securing the auxiliary fuel tank used for refilling vehicles. The hardware may fail to properly hold the tank in place, so the tank could detach from the trailer.
If the fuel tank detaches, it creates a risk of fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and not ignore it.
The correct fuel tank mounting hardware will be installed free of charge by an authorized dealer, as necessary. Contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137 and reference recall number 9901430. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Jayco Fifth Wheel Talon | 2018 |