Vehicle recall 05V556000 · December 16, 2005
Starcraft Ambient, Jayco Escapade and 2 more models
On certain motor homes, the hitch receiver may have missing reinforcing plates.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motor homes, the hitch receiver may have missing reinforcing plates. When a load is applied to the hitch, it may become partially detached from the frame if these plates are missing.
- Consequence
- This condition, if not addressed, could result in a crash, personal injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the reinforcing plates with new hardware. The recall began on January 10, 2006. Owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
- 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
- 05V556000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 16, 2005
- Filed by
- JAYCO, INC.
- Owner notification
- January 10, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,878
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Jayco Escapade (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
- Jayco Granite Ridge (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
- Jayco Greyhawk (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
- Starcraft Ambient (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
Has your Jayco been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Jayco dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.