Campaign 04V-552

Certain travel trailers have the potential for the brake wires to be improperly secured along the trailer frame

Defect summary

CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR THE BRAKE WIRES TO BE IMPROPERLY SECURED ALONG THE TRAILER FRAME. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE BRAKE WIRES COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE AXLE MOUNTING PLATE AND CHAFING THROUGH THE PROTECTIVE INSULATION.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND RE-ROUTE THE AXLE BRAKE WIRE TO CLEAR THE AXLE MOUNTING PLATE. THE RECALL BEGAN DECEMBER 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 574-825-0608.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 04V552000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about brakes on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 04V-552
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Jayco	JAY Feather	2004 to 2005	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

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