Recall 10V021000

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER

Report Date

20100126

Component

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER

Affected Vehicles

3 models

Defect Description

JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 EAGLE AND MODEL YEAR 2010 DESIGNER FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS. IN THE PRESENCE OF MOISTURE, A REMOTE ACTIVATION MODULE FOR THE LEVELING JACK MAY ACTIVATE AUTONOMOUSLY WITHOUT THE USE OF THE REMOTE CONTROL.

Safety Consequence

IF THE JACK WERE TO ACTIVATE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING TOWED, IT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH LEADING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY, OR DEATH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY WHICH WILL PREVENT THE REMOTE MODULE FROM SELF-ACTIVATING IN THE PRESENCE OF MOISTURE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2009	JAYCO	EAGLE SL
2010	JAYCO	DESIGNER
2010	JAYCO	EAGLE

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.