Vehicle recall 78V193000 · September 6, 1978

1978 Shasta Shasta

The fifth wheel jack mechanism may not be equipped with a jack leg stop.

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

Summary: The fifth wheel jack mechanism may not be equipped with a jack leg stop. The unit could fail if extended to its full upright position.
Remedy: The dealer will install the proper stop mechanism on the fifth wheel jack leg.
Notes: Vehicle description: travel trailers.system: structure; fifth wheel jack mechanism.consequences of defect: should the unit fail, property damage and seriouspersonal injury could occur.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 78V193000
Reported to NHTSA: September 6, 1978
Filed by: SHASTA INDUSTRIES
Owner notification: September 20, 1978
Vehicles potentially affected: 102
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly

Recall 78V193000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Shasta Shasta (1978): 1978

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