Jayco, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2005

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 8 safety recalls made by Jayco, Inc. in 2005. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 16, 2005

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

HITCH RECEIVER MISSING REINFORCEMENT PLATE

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE HITCH RECEIVER MAY HAVE MISSING REINFORCING PLATES. WHEN A LOAD IS APPLIED TO THE HITCH, IT MAY BECOME PARTIALLY DETACHED FROM THE FRAME IF THESE PLATES ARE MISSING.

NHTSA ID: 05V556000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1,878

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION, IF NOT ADDRESSED, COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REINFORCING PLATES WITH NEW HARDWARE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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November 2, 2005

(Campaign #: 9901063)

SPARE TIRE CARRIER

ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER BOLT MAY BREAK WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD.

NHTSA ID: 05V499000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 65

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION, IF NOT ADDRESSED, COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 14, 2005

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TOWING PIGTAIL WIRES/BRAKE LIGHTS

CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON CHEVROLET C3500 (EXPRESS) CUTAWAY CHASSIS HAVE A TOWING PIGTAIL THAT WILL NOT SHOW BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE TOWED VEHICLE IF HOOKED TO THE TOWING PIGTAIL.

NHTSA ID: 05V476000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 237

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REWIRE THE TOWING PIGTAIL WIRES TO INCLUDE THE BRAKE LIGHT CIRCUIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 6, 2005

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

RIM/TREDIT

ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TREDIT WHEELS, THE RIM MAY HAVE POOR WELD QUALITY AND INSUFFICIENT PRESS FIT BETWEEN THE RIM AND THE DISC.

NHTSA ID: 05V384000

Component: WHEELS

# of Units Affected: 72

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

JAYCO REPLACED THE RIMS WITH A WHITE STEEL RIM. JAYCO HAS REPAIRED ALL UNITS INVOLVED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 6, 2005

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

PIN BOX RATING LOWER GVWR REQUIREMENTS

CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS HAVE A PIN BOX THAT IS RATED BELOW THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING REQUIREMENTS.

NHTSA ID: 05V383000

Component: TRAILER HITCHES

# of Units Affected: 66

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD RESULT IN A HITCH FAILURE AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INCORRECT 16000 LB PIN BOX AND INSTALL THE 18000 LB PIN BOX. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-574-825-5861.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 8, 2005

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WIRING HARNESS CABLE TIE BREAKAGE

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE CABLE TIES, WHICH ATTACH THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS TO THE FRAME RAILS, MAY BREAK AND CAUSE THE WIRE HARNESS TO DROP INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.

NHTSA ID: 05V354000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 285

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD RESULT IN THE CABLE MELTING AND CREATING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND/OR FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MOTOR HOMES AND ATTACH NEW HEAVY DUTY CABLE TIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-574-825-5861.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 28, 2005

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

120-VOLT POWER NO CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICE

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE 120-VOLT SHORE POWER CORD WAS WIRED WITHOUT A CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICE.

NHTSA ID: 05V023000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 32

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REWIRE THE 120-VOLT SHORE POWER CORD AND INSTALL A CIRCUIT PROTECTION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 574-825-5861.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 12, 2005

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BATTERY CABLE MELTING

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES THE BATTERY CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.

NHTSA ID: 05V008000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 688

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD CAUSE THE CABLE TO MELT, CREATING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REROUTE AND/OR REPLACE THE BATTERY CABLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 574-825-5861.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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