NHTSA Recall 97V113000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V113000; Date: Jul. 9, 1997
If the step riser falls from the mounting bracket while a person is stepping on it, personal injury could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Jayco Designer; 1997 Jayco Eagle
Component: Structure
Manufactured by: Jayco, Inc.
Affected Units:: 485
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: fifth wheel and travel trailers. Rivets used to secure the step risers on these vehicles are the wrong size. The rivets are too short in length and under stress can allow the step treads to become unattached from the mounting bracket.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the step riser assembly.
Recall Notes:
Notes:owner notification will begin during July 1997. 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 1-219-825-0670. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 30, 1997
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