Recall
Jayco Quest Fw — 02V334000
NHTSA ID
02V334000
Make
Jayco
Model
Quest Fw
Years Affected
2002
Recall Date
2002-12-03
Component
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
719
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
RO2175/9901045
Summary
ON CERTAIN 5TH WHEELS, IN EXCESS TOWING CONDITIONS, STRESS CRACKS CAN BEGIN TO OCCUR AT THE CONNECTING POINT BETWEEN THE PIN BOX SIDE PLATE AND THE PIN BOX REAR TUBE CAUSING A POTENTIAL TEARING OF THE PIN BOX SIDE PLATES AND THE REAR PIN BOX TUBE.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE UNIT BEING PARTIALLY OR FULLY DETACHED FROM THE TOW VEHICLE, WHICH RESULTING POTENTIAL PROPERTY DAMAGE OR INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE PIN BOX CONNECTING POINT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING JANUARY 2003. 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 1-877-825-4782.