The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23V203000·Announced 2023-03-24

Jayco Northpoint Fifth Wheel Recall for Axle U-Bolt Tightening Issues

Jayco is recalling 2023 Northpoint FW travel trailers because improperly tightened axle U-bolts may allow the axle to move, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 defect that can cause loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 Northpoint FW travel trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the axle U-bolts may not be tightened properly. This issue can cause the axle to move out of position.

An axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect and tighten the U-bolts free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 31, 2023. 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 NORTH POINT
Brand
JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL
Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
37

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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