NHTSA Recall 01V377000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V377000; Date: Dec. 11, 2001
The sway bar could become nonfunctional and the unit would become more difficult to control.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Jayco NG; 2001 Jayco NG; 2000 Jayco NH; 2001 Jayco NH; 2000 Jayco NJ; 2001 Jayco NJ; 2000 Jayco NK; 2001 Jayco NK; 2000 Jayco NW; 2001 Jayco NW; 2000 Jayco TF; 2001 Jayco TF; 2000 Jayco TH; 2001 Jayco TH; 2000 Jayco TO; 2001 Jayco TO; 2000 Jayco TP; 2001 Jayco TP; 2000 Jayco TR; 2001 Jayco TR; 2000 Jayco TS; 2001 Jayco TS; 2000 Jayco TY; 2001 Jayco TY
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: Jayco, Inc.
Affected Units:: 697
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: Mini motor homes. Incorrect mounting of the hellwig helper spring in conjunction with a change in the style of spring being installed allowed the u bolt securing the helper spring to the oem spring to come into contact with the rear sway bar.
How to Fix:
Dealers will eliminate the contact between the helper spring u bolt and the sway bar mounting bolt. Dealers will remove, reverse the mounting, and reinstall the hellwig helper spring. Owner notification began September 11, 2001. 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 1-219-825-5861.
Recall Notes:
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: Sep 11, 2001
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