NHTSA Recall 08V462000
Filed by Jayco, Inc.. Component: Equipment. Reported 2008-09-11. An estimated 28 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
JAYCO IS RECALLING 28 MY 2009 LEGACY FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THERE IS A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR INCORRECTLY STATING THE TIRE LOAD RANGE AND THE INFLATION PRESSURE ON THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION LABEL FOR THE REAR AXLE.
Risk
IF THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE IS NOT USED, IT MAY CAUSE PREMATURE TIRE WEAR AND FAILURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
ALL VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS CAMPAIGN WERE CORRECTED BEFORE SALE TO CONSUMERS. NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED ON THIS CAMPAIGN.
Notes
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.