NHTSA Recall 04V142000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V142000; Date: Mar. 18, 2004
The steel angle may come loose from either side of the axle plate and drag or separate completely from the vehicle causing premature tire wear increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Jayco Talon; 2004 Jayco Talon
Component: Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly
Manufactured by: Jayco, Inc.
Affected Units:: 95
Recall Summary:
On recreational 5th wheel trailers, the 1" by 1" steel angle, located on the front and rear of the axle plate, which helps eliminate side to side movement of the axle plate, may not have been welded properly or may have been welded in an improper location.
How to Fix:
Dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. Owner notification began April 30, 2004. 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 1-574-825-0608.
Recall Notes:
Jayco recall no. 9901052. Customers can 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: Apr 30, 2004
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