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March 24, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V203000
Axle U-bolts May Not Be Tightened Properly
An axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V203
Manufacturer Jayco, Inc.
Components SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected 37
Summary
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2023 Northpoint FW travel trailers. The axle U-bolts may not be tightened properly, which can cause the axle to move out of position.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the U-bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco’s number for this recall is 9901585.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Dexter Axle U-Bolt Torque Specifications
Incident:
U-bolts were under torqued on Dexter axles.
Affected Units:
2023 Jayco North Point FW
Dexter Axle U-Bolt Torque Inspection and Repair
- When performing warranty or recall service, please make certain that appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used.
- The remedy is to torque the axle U-bolt nuts in a cross pattern to 110 ft lbs.
1. Locate the trailer on a level, flat, hard surface. Chock the wheels.
2. Follow the Dexter instructions below.
Chronology :
3/16/2023 Dexter Axle contacted Jayco Compliance to discuss the U-bolts on certain axles.
3/20/2023 The Warranty Incident Review Committee (WIRC) discussed the incident and elevated it to CPAC.
Following the WIRC meeting, an email was sent to the Corrective Preventive Action Committee (CPAC) to notify them of the incident prior to our next scheduled meeting to be held April 5, 2023. They were informed that due to the nature of the incident it needs to be elevated to the Safety Steering Committee (SSC) which is scheduled to meet on March 23, 2023.
3/23/2023 The SSC met and voted to proceed with filing a safety recall with NHTSA.
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
JAYCO | NORTH POINT | 2023 |
12 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23V203-2975.PDF 215.1KB
Recall 573 Report – 3/27/2023
RCLRPT-23V203-9508.PDF 215.154KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23V203-4389.pdf 645.795KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-23V203-7099.pdf 937.928KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-23V203-9294.pdf 256.206KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-23V203-3765.pdf 90.007KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2023-1
RCLQRT-23V203-3081.PDF 211.128KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2023-2
RCLQRT-23V203-8015.PDF 211.227KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2023-3
RCLQRT-23V203-9431.PDF 211.446KB
ISSUED Renotification Notice
RCRN-23V203-0766.pdf 181.912KB
ISSUED Renotification Notice
RCRN-23V203-3597.pdf 338.014KB
Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2023-4
RCLQRT-23V203-3291.PDF 211.557KB
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SEOCONTENT-START
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL – SECOND NOTICE
Dear Valued Dealer:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Jayco Inc. has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain model year 2023 North Point fifth wheels.
This is a follow up to a previous letter we mailed regarding this recall. Our records show that this recall has not been completed on your vehicle.
An operator error at the Dexter Axle manufacturing plant caused the wrong specification to be used on the torque guns when the axle U-bolts were tightened. An insufficiently tightened U-bolt could allow the axle to slip out of position. An axle that moves out of position can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The remedy consists of inspection and tightening the U-bolts. The remedy is free of charge and will take approximately 1 hour to complete.
Our records show the following unit as affected by this recall, and as part of the current inventory at your Dealership.
VIN
Federal law requires the Recall Remedy be completed on this unit prior to customer delivery.
Please confirm the unit serial number requires the Recall Remedy using Unit Management in Jayco Partners. The instructions for the Recall Remedy are available under the Case Recall number in attachments.
If you sold this unit recently, please contact the owner immediately to inform them of this recall. In addition, please register this unit through Jayco Partners.
Federal regulations require that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days.
We certainly regret this inconvenience; however, our Customers’ safety is our most important priority.
Sincerely,
Compliance Management
Jayco Inc. Towable Division
Reason for this recall
What we need you to do
Recall Remedy
Safety Recall: NHTSA # 23V-203
October 2023
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL – SECOND NOTICE
This Notice Applies to Your Recreational Vehicle VIN
Dear Valued Customer:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Jayco Inc. has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain model year 2023 North Point fifth wheels.
This is a follow up to a previous letter we mailed regarding this recall. Our records show that this recall has not been completed on your vehicle.
An operator error at the Dexter Axle manufacturing plant caused the wrong specification to be used on the torque guns when the axle U-bolts were tightened. An insufficiently tightened U-bolt could allow the axle to slip out of position. An axle that moves out of position can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The remedy consists of Inspection and tightening the U-bolts. The remedy is free of charge and will take approximately 1 hour to complete.
Please contact a Jayco certified repair facility and schedule an appointment for this remedy.
Federal regulations require that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days. If you no longer own this vehicle, please contact Jayco Customer Service at 800-283-8267.
If you had this repair completed prior to receipt of this recall notice, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement for the cost of obtaining a pre-notification remedy of the problem associated with this recall. Submit an email to service@jayco.com including your name, address, VIN, recall number, and a clear, legible receipt showing the identification of the product that was recalled.
If your dealer does not remedy this condition at no charge, please contact our Customer Service Department at 800-283-8267. If you are unable to get this safety defect remedied without charge and/or within a reasonable amount of time after contacting your dealer and Jayco customer service, you may want to contact NHTSA. To submit a written complaint contact the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153): or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
We certainly regret this inconvenience; however, your safety is our most important priority.
Sincerely,
Compliance Management
Jayco Inc. Towable Division
Safety Recall: NHTSA # 23V-203
October 2023
Reason for this recall
What we need you to do
Recall Remedy
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23V-203_2023-171_Dexter Axle Torque March 2023 Page 1 of 2
Dexter Axle U-Bolt Torque Specifications
Incident: U-bolts were under torqued on Dexter axles.
Affected Units: 2023 Jayco North Point FW
Parts Kit: N/A
Misc. Tools & Supplies:
Torque Wrench
¾ socket
Parts Return Information: N/A
Dexter Axle U-Bolt Torque Inspection and Repair
When performing warranty or recall service, please make certain that appropriate
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used.
The remedy is to torque the axle U-bolt nuts in a cross pattern to 110 ft lbs.
1. Locate the trailer on a level, flat, hard surface. Chock the wheels.
2. Follow the Dexter instructions below.
Bulletin Type: Recall
Bulletin #(s):
23V-203 USA
2023-171 Canada
Job Code(s): 9901585
Flat Rate(s): .7 Hr. Labor – Torque U-Bolts
Publication Date: March 2023
Make(s): Jayco
Model(s): North Point FW
Model Year(s): 2023
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Jayco’s sole obligation under our limited warranty is to repair or replace defective materials and/or workmanship deemed our responsibility as determined
by Jayco in our sole discretion. Jayco reserves the right to use new and/or remanufactured parts or materials of similar quality to complete any work, and to
make parts and/or design changes as appropriate without notice to anyone. Jayco designs and/or materials changes are done without obligation to
incorporate such changes in previously manufactured product. Jayco makes every reasonable effort to ensure field remedies will not adversely affect
performance and/or safety of the unit. This field remedy is not intended to extend to future performance of this RV, or any of its materials, components or
parts beyond the standard warranty period. The RV owner’s obligation to notify Jayco, or one of its independent, authorized dealers, of a claimed defect
does not modify any obligation placed on the RV owner to contact Jayco directly when attempting to pursue remedies under state or federal law.
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903 South Main Street • P.O. Box 460 • Middlebury, IN 46540
MATERIALS: Wood blocks or wheel chocks, click torque wrench, road cones, and safety equipment including: safety glasses, cut resistant gloves, and steel-toed shoes.
Safety First
Avoid Potentia l Hazards:
– Slippery surfaces like water, ice, or snow.
– Inadequate lighting
– Highway/Road Traffic
– Mobile Equipment Traffic
(forklifts,cranes, etc.)
-Uneven, sloped, or slippery terrain
{position the trailer on firm and level ground)
– Slip and trip hazards
(clear the area of debris}
Safety First
1. Chock all the trailer’s whoels.
2. Place a coupler lock on the trai ler’s
hitch.
3. Place a cone or service vehicle in front
of the trailer hitch to prevent someone
from tryin& to hitch up.
3. Place warnin& devices such as a cone
barrier around the work area to alert
vehicles and mobile equipment.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION LISTED BY PART NUMBER
Part#: 006-301·00
Description: 9/16-12 FLANGED
HEX NUT (SILVER)
Application: TIE PLATE U-BOLT
NUT
Minimum Torque: 100 ft. lb.
Maximum Torque: 120 ft. lb.
3) Torque Fasteners IRE-TORQUE)
Using click torque wrench, appty specified torque to fasteners In sequential
criss-cross pattern as shown. • APPLY
TORQUE WITH AXLE INSTALLED AND IN LOADED STATE*
el
ue specifications,
at step 3.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
This Notice Applies to Your Recreational Vehicle VIN
Name
Address
City, St. Zip
Dear Valued Customer:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Jayco Inc. has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain model year 2023 North Point fifth wheels.
An operator error at the Dexter Axle manufacturing plant caused the wrong specification to be used on the torque guns when the axle U-bolts were tightened. An insufficiently tightened U-bolt could allow the axle to slip out of position. An axle that moves out of position can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The remedy consists of Inspection and tightening the U-bolts. The remedy is free of charge and will take approximately 1 hour to complete.
Please contact a Jayco certified repair facility and schedule an appointment for this remedy.
Federal regulations require that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days.
If you had this repair completed prior to receipt of this recall notice, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement for the cost of obtaining a pre-notification remedy of the problem associated with this recall. Submit an email to service@jayco.com including your name, address, VIN, recall number, and a clear, legible receipt showing the identification of the product that was recalled.
If your dealer does not remedy this condition at no charge, please contact our Customer Service Department at 800-283-8267. If you are unable to get this safety defect remedied without charge and/or within a reasonable amount of time after contacting your dealer and Jayco customer service, you may want to contact NHTSA. To submit a written complaint contact the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153): or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
We certainly regret this inconvenience; however, your safety is our most important priority.
Sincerely,
Compliance Management
Jayco Inc. Towable Division
Safety Recall: NHTSA # 23V-203
March 2023
Reason for this recall
What we need you to do
Recall Remedy
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
Name
Address
Country
Dear Valued Dealer:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Jayco Inc. has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain model year 2023 North Point fifth wheels.
An operator error at the Dexter Axle manufacturing plant caused the wrong specification to be used on the torque guns when the axle U-bolts were tightened. An insufficiently tightened U-bolt could allow the axle to slip out of position. An axle that moves out of position can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The remedy consists of inspection and tightening the U-bolts. The remedy is free of charge and will take approximately 1 hour to complete.
Our records show the following unit as affected by this recall, and as part of the current inventory at your Dealership.
VIN
Federal law requires the Recall Remedy be completed on this unit prior to customer delivery.
Please confirm the unit serial number requires the Recall Remedy using Unit Management in Jayco Partners. The instructions for the Recall Remedy are available under the Case Recall number in attachments.
If you sold this unit recently, please contact the owner immediately to inform them of this recall. In addition, please register this unit through Jayco Partners.
Federal regulations require that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days.
We certainly regret this inconvenience; however, our Customers’ safety is our most important priority.
Sincerely,
Compliance Management
Jayco Inc. Towable Division
Reason for this recall
What we need you to do
Recall Remedy
Safety Recall: NHTSA # 23V-203
March 2023
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-203
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Jayco, Inc. MAR 27, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-203 Manufacturer Recall No. : 9901585
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Jayco, Inc.
Address : 903 South Main Street
PO Box 460 Middlebury IN 46540 Company phone : 800-283-8267
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 37 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 JAYCO Northpoint FW Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : UNKNOWN Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Dexter Axle provided a list of affected axles purchased by Jayco Inc. and our Regulatory Compliance Team determined the scope from our production records.
Production Dates : FEB 08, 2023 – FEB 28, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 1UJCD0BV0P1LJ0082 End : 1UJCD0BVXP1LM0139 ✔ Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The axle U-bolts may not be torqued to the proper specification.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : An insufficiently tightened U-bolt could allow the axle to slip out of position. An axle that moves out of position can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Description of the Cause : An operator error at the Dexter Axle manufacturing plant caused the wrong specification to be used on the torque guns when the axle U-bolts were tightened. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : There is no warning.
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-203 Page 2 Component Name 1 : AXLE,8000# D80-4IN-DBSA-87.00-68.50-OS-EZL-BRBU-8L Component Description : AXLE,8000# D80-4IN-DBSA-87.00-68.50-OS-EZL-BRBU-8L
Component Part Number : 10941227 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Dexter Axle
Address : 2900 Industrial Pkwy E
Elkhart Indiana 46516 Country : United States Chronology :
3/16/2023 Dexter Axle contacted Jayco Compliance to discuss the U-bolts on certain axles.
3/20/2023 The Warranty Incident Review Committee (WIRC) discussed the incident and elevated it to CPAC. Following the WIRC meeting, an email was sent to the Corrective Preventive Action Committee (CPAC) to notify them of the incident prior to our next scheduled meeting to be held April 5, 2023. They were informed that due to the nature of the incident it needs to be elevated to the Safety Steering Committee (SSC) which is scheduled to meet on March 23, 2023.
3/23/2023 The SSC met and voted to proceed with filing a safety recall with NHTSA. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : The remedy consists of Inspection and tightening the U-bolts. Repairs
made prior to the recall will be reimbursed in accordance with our Recall Reimbursement Plan on file with NHTSA. Jayco Inc. will file completion reports. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Remedied components will be torqued to the proper specification. The recall condition was corrected in production at Dexter in February 2023 by making a programming change that will not allow the wrong torque to be selected. Recall Schedule : The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-203
Page 3
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Recall Schedule : Jayco Inc. will notify its dealers and affected retail owners.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAR 31, 2023 – MAR 31, 2023
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAR 31, 2023 – MAR 31, 2023
* NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-203
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Jayco, Inc. MAR 24, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-203 Manufacturer Recall No. : 9901585
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Jayco, Inc.
Address : 903 South Main Street
PO Box 460 Middlebury IN 46540 Company phone : 800-283-8267
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 37 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 JAYCO Northpoint FW Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : UNKNOWN Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Dexter Axle provided a list of affected axles purchased by Jayco Inc. and our Regulatory Compliance Team determined the scope from our production records.
Production Dates : FEB 08, 2023 – FEB 28, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 1UJCD0BV0P1LJ0082 End : 1UJCD0BVXP1LM0139 ✔ Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The axle U-bolts may not be torqued to the proper specification.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : An insufficiently tightened U-bolt could allow the axle to slip out of position. An axle that moves out of position can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Description of the Cause : An operator error at the Dexter Axle manufacturing plant caused the wrong specification to be used on the torque guns when the axle U-bolts were tightened. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : There is no warning.
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-203 Page 2 Component Name 1 : AXLE,8000# D80-4IN-DBSA-87.00-68.50-OS-EZL-BRBU-8L Component Description : AXLE,8000# D80-4IN-DBSA-87.00-68.50-OS-EZL-BRBU-8L
Component Part Number : 10941227 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Dexter Axle
Address : 2900 Industrial Pkwy E
Elkhart Indiana 46516 Country : United States Chronology :
3/16/2023 Dexter Axle contacted Jayco Compliance to discuss the U-bolts on certain axles.
3/20/2023 The Warranty Incident Review Committee (WIRC) discussed the incident and elevated it to CPAC. Following the WIRC meeting, an email was sent to the Corrective Preventive Action Committee (CPAC) to notify them of the incident prior to our next scheduled meeting to be held April 5, 2023. They were informed that due to the nature of the incident it needs to be elevated to the Safety Steering Committee (SSC) which is scheduled to meet on March 23, 2023.
3/23/2023 The SSC met and voted to proceed with filing a safety recall with NHTSA. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : The remedy consists of Inspection and tightening the U-bolts. Repairs
made prior to the recall will be reimbursed in accordance with our Recall Reimbursement Plan on file with NHTSA. Jayco Inc. will file completion reports. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Remedied components will be torqued to the proper specification. The recall condition was corrected in production at Dexter on 6/16/2022 by Implementing and utilizing new processes. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Jayco Inc. will notify its dealers and affected retail owners.
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-203
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAR 31, 2023 – MAR 31, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : MAR 31, 2023 – MAR 31, 2023
* NR – Not Reported
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