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- SUSPENSION
- Problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017 Pinnacle Fifth Wheel trailers. The suspension on these vehicles may allow the tires to contact the structure when under a certain load, which can cause damage to the tires.
- Risk
- If the tire becomes damaged, causing premature tire wear, it can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the condition of the leaf spring, rubber equalizer and bump stop clearance, and provide replacement of the leave spring or rubber equalizer if necessary. This repair will be done free of charge. Interim notices notifying owners of safety risk were mailed December 2, 2019. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901443.
- 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.NHTSA is missing critical, required information for this safety recall. This information must be supplied through the NHTSA Recalls Portal within 5 working days of confirming its accuracy:-A description of the defect or noncompliance, including both a brief summary and a detailed description, with graphic aids as necessary, of the nature and physical location (if applicable) of the defect or noncompliance (49 CFR 573.6 (c)(5)).- An identification and description of the risk to motor vehicle safety reasonably related to the defect or noncompliance (49 CFR 573.6 (c)(5)).- A statement that the defect or noncompliance can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning; or a description of whatever prior warning may occur, and a statement that if this warning is not heeded, a vehicle crash can occur (49 CFR 577.5 (f)(1)).- In the case of a defect, a chronology of all principal events that were the basis for the determination that the defect related to motor vehicle safety, including a summary of all warranty claims, field or service reports, and other information (such as numbers of deaths and/or injuries), with their dates of receipt (49 CFR 573.6 (c)(6)).
What this recall means for you
Certain 2017 Jayco Pinnacle fifth wheel trailers may have a suspension design that allows the tires to contact the trailer structure under a certain load. This contact can damage the tires and cause premature tire wear.
A damaged or worn tire can lead to loss of vehicle control and an increased risk of a crash. Owners should take the risk seriously and have their trailer checked.
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the leaf spring, rubber equalizer and bump stop clearance, replacing the leaf spring or rubber equalizer if needed. The repair is free of charge. Owners can contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137 (recall number 9901443) and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle | 2017 |
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