The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10V469000·Announced 2010-10-04

Jayco Recalls 2011 Pinnacle Fifth Wheel Trailers Due to Axle Defect

Jayco is recalling 2011 Pinnacle fifth wheel trailers because cracks in the axle spindle weld could cause the wheel to separate, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle spindle weld cracks) that can cause wheel separation, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011 Pinnacle fifth wheel trailers equipped with Dexter axles. The recall addresses a defect where cracks could appear in the spindle weld on some axles.

These cracks can propagate and cause the spindle to detach from the axle tube, resulting in the separation of the wheel end from the vehicle. This creates a road hazard that increases the risk of a crash to other vehicles and compromises the driver's control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Jayco is working with Dexter Axle to inspect the axle serial number and replace it if it falls within the affected serial number range. The replacement of the axle will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on October 18, 2010. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267 and Dexter Axle at 1-800-2164.

The recalled product

Product
JAYCO PINNACLE
Brand
JAYCO
Manufacturer
JAYCO, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
9

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • PINNACLE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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