Vehicle recall 05V383000 · September 6, 2005

2006 Jayco Talon

Certain fifth wheel trailers have a pin box that is rated below the gross vehicle weight rating requirements.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Certain fifth wheel trailers have a pin box that is rated below the gross vehicle weight rating requirements.
Consequence: This could result in a hitch failure and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the incorrect 16000 lb pin box and install the 18000 lb pin box. The recall began on September 30, 2005. Owners may contact jayco at 1-574-825-5861.
Notes: Customers may also 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 05V383000
Reported to NHTSA: September 6, 2005
Filed by: JAYCO, INC.
Owner notification: September 30, 2005
Vehicles potentially affected: 66
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly

Recall 05V383000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 (2006): 2006

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