NHTSA Recall 05V556000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V556000; Date: Dec. 16, 2005
This condition, if not addressed, could result in a crash, personal injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Jayco Escapade; 2005 Jayco Escapade; 2004 Jayco Granite Ridge; 2005 Jayco Granite Ridge; 2004 Jayco Greyhawk; 2005 Jayco Greyhawk; 2004 Starcraft Ambient; 2005 Starcraft Ambient
Component: Trailer Hitche
Manufactured by: Jayco, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,878
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 10, 2006
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