WESTERN STAR HERITAGE 1998: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
| Make : WESTERN STAR | Model : HERITAGE | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 1997-10-01 - 1998-03-23 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 98V227000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1998-09-24 | Date Received by ODI: 1998-09-17 | Date Added to Database: 1998-09-25 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Jayco, Inc. | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 993 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CAMPING TRAILERS. INADEQUATE STRENGTH OF THE BED BRACE ALLOWS THE BED TO COLLAPSE UNDER PRESSURE. |
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Consequence:
FAILURE OF THE BED BRACE TO SUPPORT BED WHEN OCCUPIED CAN LEAD TO POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY OF THE BED OCCUPANT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BED BRACES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 24, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TRAILERS 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'. |
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