The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19V173000·Announced 2019-03-05

Jayco Recalls 2019 Fifth Wheel Trailers Due to Awning Fuse Error

Jayco is recalling 2019 North Point and Pinnacle fifth wheel trailers because an incorrect fuse in the awning circuit increases the risk of fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a defect that increases the risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Jayco North Point and Pinnacle fifth wheel trailers equipped with Carefree Altitude Series awnings. The recall involves 1,660 vehicles.

The awning circuit incorrectly has a 15-amp fuse instead of a 5-amp one. In the event of a short circuit, the incorrect fuse can increase the risk of a fire.

Dealers will replace the 15-amp fuse with a 5-amp fuse, free of charge. The recall began on March 22, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE, NORTH POINT
Brand
JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL
Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fifth Wheel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
1,660

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 (2)

  • PINNACLE
  • NORTH POINT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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