The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V385000·Announced 2020-07-02

Jayco Recalls 2017 North Point Fifth Wheels for Suspension Defect

Jayco is recalling 2017 North Point fifth wheel trailers because leaf springs may fail to support loads, risking tire damage and loss of control.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension) that increases the risk of a crash due to loss of control, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 North Point fifth wheel trailers. The defect involves the leaf springs in the front and rear suspension, which do not provide adequate load support. Under certain dynamic load conditions, this may allow the tires to contact the surrounding structure.

Tire contact with the wheel well or surrounding structure may cause damage to the tire, premature tire wear, and loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will install a rubber bump stop into the top sides of the axles, inspect the suspension, and replace any defective leaf springs as necessary. Tires with visible damage will also be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. 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 NORTH POINT
Brand
JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL
Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fifth Wheel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
1,409

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)

  • NORTH POINT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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