NHTSA Recall 08V199000
Filed by Jayco, Inc.. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 2008-05-05. An estimated 22 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
JAYCO IS RECALLING 22 MY 2008 JAY FEATHER EX-PORT '17C' TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL HYDRAULIC BRAKES. SOME OPTIONAL HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES WERE ROUTED UNDER THE AXLE.
Risk
IF THIS CONDITION IS NOT ADDRESSED, THE HYDRAULIC HOSES COULD CHAFE AND CREATE LOSS OF BRAKING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE BRAKE HOSES AND REPLACE ANY BRAKE HOSES SHOWING CHAFING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-574-825-5861.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.