The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V167000·Announced 2017-03-14

Jayco Recalls 2017 Designer Fifth Wheels Due to Spare Tire Rubbing

Jayco is recalling 2017 Designer fifth wheel trailers because the spare tire rim may rub against the brake caliper, 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 where tire failure increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 Designer fifth wheel recreational trailers equipped with the disk brake option. The recall involves 14 vehicles.

The steel rim of the spare tire may rub against the brake caliper. This interference may generate enough heat to cause the tire to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spare wheel with an aluminum rim with a new spare, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL DESIGNER
Brand
JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL
Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
14

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)

  • DESIGNER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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