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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V199📅 May 5, 2008

2008 Jayco JAY Feather Ex-Port recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

Jayco is recalling 22 my 2008 JAY Feather Ex-Port '17C' travel trailers equipped with optional hydraulic brakes. Some optional hydraulic brake hoses were routed under the axle.

💥 The risk

If this condition is not addressed, the hydraulic hoses could chafe and create loss of braking increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will reroute the brake hoses and replace any brake hoses showing chafing. The recall began on may 13, 2008. Owners may contact jayco at 1-574-825-5861.

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
08V199000
Manufacturer
JAYCO, INC.
Vehicles affected
22
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 13, 2008
Built
May 14, 2007 – Feb 22, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers may 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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V199 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V199?

2008 Jayco JAY Feather Ex-Port. 22 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Jayco dealer to book the free repair.