Tuesday, September 23, 2008

 

RECALL: 2009 JAYCO LEGACY 5TH WHEEL TRAILERS: INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE ON FEDERAL ID TAG

Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
JAYCO / LEGACY 2009
Manufacturer : JAYCO, INC. Mfr's Report Date : SEP 10, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V462000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 28
Summary:
JAYCO IS RECALLING 28 MY 2009 LEGACY FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR WAS MADE INCORRECTLY STATING THE TIRE LOAD RANGE AND THE INFLATION PRESSURE ON THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION LABEL FOR THE REAR AXLE.
Consequence:
IF THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE IS NOT USED, IT MAY CAUSE PREMATURE TIRE WEAR AND FAILURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECTED FEDERAL ID LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF AN OWNER IS UNABLE TO INSTALL THIS LABEL, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.



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