NHTSA Recall 17V167000
Filed by Jayco, Inc.. Component: Wheels. Reported 2017-03-14. An estimated 14 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 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.