JAYCO EAGLE 1998: STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V039000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| JAYCO | EAGLE | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-02-24 | 1998-03-03 | 1998-03-12 |
Production Dates: 1997-07-01 - 1998-01-31
Manufacturers Involved: Jayco, Inc.
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 72
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS. A SPACER TUBE ON THE FRAME WAS OMITTED. THIS SPACER TUBE ALLOWS ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE TIRE AND WHEEL WELL.
THE TIRE COULD BE DAMAGED AND/OR BLOW OUT FROM CONTACT WITH THE WHEEL WELL INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A DEXTER AXLE KIT WHICH WILL REVERSE THE SPRING ORIENTATION TO GAIN THE CLEARANCE NEEDED.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 24, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TRAILER TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-219-825-5861.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
