Jayco, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2001
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 4 safety recalls made by Jayco, Inc. in 2001. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 11, 2001
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
JAYCO/SWAY BAR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI MOTOR HOMES. INCORRECT MOUNTING OF THE HELLWIG HELPER SPRING IN CONJUNCTION WITH A CHANGE IN THE STYLE OF SPRING BEING INSTALLED ALLOWED THE U BOLT SECURING THE HELPER SPRING TO THE OEM SPRING TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE REAR SWAY BAR.
NHTSA ID: 01V377000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 697
Consequence Summary:
THE SWAY BAR COULD BECOME NONFUNCTIONAL AND THE UNIT WOULD BECOME MORE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL ELIMINATE THE CONTACT BETWEEN THE HELPER SPRING U BOLT AND THE SWAY BAR MOUNTING BOLT. DEALERS WILL REMOVE, REVERSE THE MOUNTING, AND REINSTALL THE HELLWIG HELPER SPRING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 11, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-219-825-5861.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 1, 2001
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
JAYCO/FLOOR MATERIAL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS. THE FASTENERS USED ON THE UNDERFLOOR CAN EITHER COME LOOSE OR PULL THROUGH THE UNDERFLOOR CAUSING PORTIONS OR ALL OF A SECTION OF UNDERFLOOR TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA ID: 01V251000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 12,281
Consequence Summary:
IF THIS OCCURRED, THE SECTION COULD FALL TO THE PAVEMENT, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A CRASH FOR FOLLOWING VEHICLES.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL ADD OR REPLACE FASTENERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-219-825-5861.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 18, 2001
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
JAYCO/LP GAS LINE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI MOTOR HOMES. THE HELLWIG HELPER SPRING U BOLT OR THE SPRING ITSELF CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE LIQUID PROPANE (LP) SUPPLY LINE.
NHTSA ID: 01V205000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
# of Units Affected: 272
Consequence Summary:
THE LINE COULD BECOME DAMAGED CAUSING LP GAS LEAKAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPOSITION (RAISE) THE LP SUPPLY LINE OUT OF THE NORMAL TRAVEL PATH OF THE HELPER SPRING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 11, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-219-825-5861.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 10, 2001
(Campaign #: 9901035)
JAYCO/AM-SAFE SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
NHTSA ID: 01V128001
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 727
Consequence Summary:
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SEAT BELTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 23, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-219-825-5861 OR AM-SAFE AT 1-219-266-8330.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No