Jayco 1997 Structure recall
Recalled July 9, 1997 · NHTSA recall 97V113000 · Jayco
Hazard
IF THE STEP RISER FALLS FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET WHILE A PERSON IS STEPPING ON IT, PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEP RISER ASSEMBLY.
Units
485 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS. RIVETS USED TO SECURE THE STEP RISERS ON THESE VEHICLES ARE THE WRONG SIZE. THE RIVETS ARE TOO SHORT IN LENGTH AND UNDER STRESS CAN ALLOW THE STEP TREADS TO BECOME UNATTACHED FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEP RISER ASSEMBLY.
Product
Jayco DESIGNER · Jayco EAGLE
Manufacturer(s)
Jayco, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →