NHTSA Recall 16V561000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V561000; Date: Jul. 27, 2016
If the seat detaches from the seat base while vehicle is being driven, the operator may lose control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Jayco Alante; 2017 Jayco Alante; 2016 Jayco Precept; 2017 Jayco Precept
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Jayco, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,230
Recall Summary:
Jayco, inc. (jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 alante and precept motorhomes manufactured October 13, 2014, to June 23, 2016. The affected vehicles have a driver seat that may loosen and detach from the seat base as a result of the seat having been swiveled around.
How to Fix:
Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will install a jam nut on top of the seat base nut, free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2016. Owners may contact jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903310.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 16, 2016
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