NHTSA Recall 00V169000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V169000; Date: Jun. 19, 2000
The vehicle becomes difficult to tow at speeds in excess of 50 miles per hour.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Jayco Jb Kiwi
Component: Trailer Hitche
Manufactured by: Jayco, Inc.
Affected Units:: 760
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: 23' travel trailers. The design incorporates all of the liquid storage tanks behind the axle, so that when the tanks are full or other materials are improperly loaded, trailer hitch weight is reduced.
How to Fix:
Dealers will add additional weight to the a-frame of the travel trailer, revise the federal and weight labels, and towing instructions, and higher capacity tires will be added to accommodate the added weight.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began June 22, 2000. 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 1-877-825-4782. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 22, 2000
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