BOTH AXLES, SPRINGS AND HARDWARE ON THE FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER ARE FAULTY. THE LEAF SPRINGS AND AXLES ARE NOT THE CORRECT WEIGH RATED FOR THIS MODEL. THE TOP OF THE TIRES RUB AGAINST THE CAMPER FLOOR WHILE IN MOTION. JAYCO HAS APPROVED THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SPRINGS AND U-BOLTS. THE AXLES NEED TO BE UPGRADED FROM A 7000 LB AXLE TO …
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BOTH AXLES, SPRINGS AND HARDWARE ON THE FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER ARE FAULTY. THE LEAF SPRINGS AND AXLES ARE NOT THE CORRECT WEIGH RATED FOR THIS MODEL. THE TOP OF THE TIRES RUB AGAINST THE CAMPER FLOOR WHILE IN MOTION. JAYCO HAS APPROVED THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SPRINGS AND U-BOLTS. THE AXLES NEED TO BE UPGRADED FROM A 7000 LB AXLE TO A 8000 LB AXLE. THERE HAS BEEN MANY JAYCO 36 FBTS OWNERS HAVE HAD THIS SAME ISSUE. SOME OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED MAJOR DAMAGE AND LOSS. I FEEL THIS NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED AND A MANDATED RECALL AND REPAIR BE MADE BY JAYCO BEFORE AN INJURY OR DEATH TAKES PLACE. *DT CARFAX CANNOT PROCESS THIS REQUEST. *JB *DT *TR *BF *JB
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jayco Designer, 2017-2021 Eagle HT, Eagle, Jay Feather, Jay Flight SLX, Jay Flight, North Point, Octane Superlite, Pinnacle, White Hawk, 2017-2020 Eagle HT, 2018-2021 Jay Flight Bungalow, 2017-2019 Octane, and 2019-2020 Eagle HTX travel trailers and fifth wheels equipped with a Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulator. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the regulator and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017 Pinnacle Fifth Wheel trailers. The suspension on these vehicles may allow the tires to contact the structure when under a certain load, which can cause damage to the tires.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the tire becomes damaged, causing premature tire wear, it can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the condition of the leaf spring, rubber equalizer and bump stop clearance, and provide replacement of the leave spring or rubber equalizer if necessary. This repair will be done free of charge. Interim notices notifying owners of safety risk were mailed December 2, 2019. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901443.
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