Recall
Jayco Eagle — 97V113000
NHTSA ID
97V113000
Make
Jayco
Model
Eagle
Years Affected
1997
Recall Date
1997-07-09
Component
STRUCTURE
Units Affected
485
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.
Consequence
IF THE STEP RISER FALLS FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET WHILE A PERSON IS STEPPING ON IT, PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEP RISER ASSEMBLY.