NHTSA Recall 07V005000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V005000; Date: Jan. 4, 2007
This could result in separation of the towed vehicle from the motor home which could result in a crash, injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Jayco Seneca; 2006 Jayco Seneca; 2007 Jayco Seneca
Component: Trailer Hitche
Manufactured by: Jayco, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,271
Recall Summary:
On certain motor homes, the distance from the rear cap to the hitch receiver encourages the use of longer ball mounts and/or extensions. The longer the ball mount and/or extensions used, the greater the forces that are applied to the fasteners that attach the hitch to the main chassis rails. These increased forces exceed the allowable forces permitted in the fasteners. When this happens, the fasteners may stretch, loosen, or break causing an unsafe towing condition or separation of the hitch from the motor home.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace all mounting hardware with hardware of a higher grade. The recall began on January 22, 2007. Owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Recall Notes:
Jayco recall no. 9901072. 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 22, 2007
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