Vehicle recall 04V142000 · March 18, 2004
2003-2004 Jayco Talon
On recreational 5th wheel trailers, the 1" by 1" steel angle, located on the front and rear of the axle plate, which helps eliminate side to side movement of the axle plate, may…
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- Summary
- On recreational 5th wheel trailers, the 1" by 1" steel angle, located on the front and rear of the axle plate, which helps eliminate side to side movement of the axle plate, may not have been welded properly or may have been welded in an improper location.
- Consequence
- The steel angle may come loose from either side of the axle plate and drag or separate completely from the vehicle causing premature tire wear increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. Owner notification began April 30, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact jayco at 1-574-825-0608.
- Notes
- Jayco recall no. 9901052.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V142000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 18, 2004
- Filed by
- JAYCO, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 9901052
- Owner notification
- April 30, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 95
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Jayco Talon (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
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