2004–2005 Jayco Escapade & 2004–2005 Jayco Granite Ridge + 2 more recall: trailer hitch
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
This condition, if not addressed, could result in a crash, personal injury or death.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V556000
- Manufacturer
- JAYCO, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,878
- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES
- Owner phone
- 1-800-283-8267
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 10, 2006
- Built
- Jul 11, 2003 – Aug 5, 2004
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.