NHTSA recall 04V142000
Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly
Jayco Talon
Reported Mar 18, 200495 vehicles affectedJAYCO, INC.Maker’s number 9901052Built Jan 25, 2002 – Oct 20, 2003
The defect
On recreational 5TH wheel trailers, the 1" by 1" steel angle, located on the front and rear of the axle plate, which helps eliminate side to side movement of the axle plate, may not have been welded properly or may have been welded in an improper location.
The risk
The steel angle may come loose from either side of the axle plate and drag or separate completely from the vehicle causing premature tire wear increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. owner notification began april 30, 2004. owners who take their vehicles 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 1-574-825-0608.