Jayco, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1997

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Jayco, Inc. in 1997. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 1, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

JAYCO/DEXTER AXLE/WHEEL BEARINGS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL AND FOLDING TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES. THE WHEEL BEARINGS USED IN SOME OF THESE AXLES HAVE A METALLURGICAL DEFECT CAUSING EARLY FAILURE.

NHTSA ID: 97V190003

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 158

Consequence Summary:

A WHEEL BEARING FAILURE COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE WHEEL END FROM THE AXLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEXTER AXLE IS CONDUCTING THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXLES AND REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS IF NECESSARY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 9, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

JAYCO/STEP

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.

NHTSA ID: 97V113000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 485

Consequence Summary:

IF THE STEP RISER FALLS FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET WHILE A PERSON IS STEPPING ON IT, PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEP RISER ASSEMBLY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 16, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

JAYCO/FUSE

AN IN-LINE FUSE TO THE AUXILIARY BATTERY WAS OMITTED.

NHTSA ID: 97V062000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 445

Consequence Summary:

IF A SHORT OCCURRED IN THE POWER LINE FROM THE BATTERY WITHOUT THE PRESENCE OF OVER-CURRENT PROTECTION, THE 12 VOLT LINE CAN OVERHEAT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IN-LINE FUSE TO THE AUXILIARY BATTERY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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