NHTSA Recall 10V021000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V021000; Date: Jan. 26, 2010
If the jack were to activate while the vehicle is being towed, it could result in a crash leading to property damage, injury, or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Jayco Designer; 2010 Jayco Eagle; 2009 Jayco Eagle Sl
Component: Equipment:electrical:jack
Manufactured by: Jayco, Inc.
Affected Units:: 354
Recall Summary:
Jayco is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 eagle and model year 2010 designer fifth wheel travel trailers. In the presence of moisture, a remote activation module for the leveling jack may activate autonomously without the use of the remote control.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a relay which will prevent the remote module from self-activating in the presence of moisture. The safety recall is expected to begin during February 2010. Owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Recall Notes:
Owners 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: Feb 5, 2010
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