Campaign 05V-383

Certain fifth wheel trailers have a pin box that is rated below the gross vehicle weight rating requirements

Defect summary

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

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 05V383000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

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

Vehicles covered by campaign 05V-383
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Jayco	Talon	2006	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.

19V-628 Aug 28, 2019
Pin boxes may have been equipped with bolts 1-3/4" in length when they should be equipped with 2" long bolts
19V-177 Mar 6, 2019
While the motorhome was being delivered, the hitch may have been damaged, compromising the motorhome's ability to safely tow vehicles
18V-286 May 3, 2018
Spindle placement in the pin box may be incorrect, causing the bearing to be loose
11V-437 Aug 23, 2011
These vehicles may have insufficiently torqued bolts attaching the rear hitch to the frame
07V-005 Jan 4, 2007
On certain motor homes, the distance from the rear cap to the hitch receiver encourages the use of longer ball mounts and/or extensions
05V-556 Dec 16, 2005
On certain motor homes, the hitch receiver may have missing reinforcing plates