NHTSA Recall 04V364000
Filed by Jayco, Inc.. Component: Wheels. Reported 2004-07-21. An estimated 742 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, DUE TO VARIOUS FACTORS, INCLUDING EXCESSIVE PAINT COATING ON THE BRAKE HUB, THE ALUMINUM WHEELS COULD EXHIBIT LESSENED CLAMPING PRESSURE BETWEEN THE ALUMINUM WHEEL AND THE AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY.
Risk
THIS COULD LEAD TO WHEEL SEPARATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT ALL WHEELS, LUGS, STUDS AND MATING SURFACES, AND REMOVE PAINT FROM THE MATING SURFACES OF THE WHEEL AND HUB. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-219-825-5861.
Manufacturer campaign number: 9901054
Notes
JAYCO RECALL NO. 9901054.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).