October 1, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V602000
Incorrect Tire Size and GAWR Rating/FMVSS 110
Incorrect tire and GAWR information may cause the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V602
Manufacturer Jayco, Inc.
Components TIRES, EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 3
Summary
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2021 Jay Feather X213 "J3" Baja type recreational trailers. The tire size and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) information on the tire and certification labels may be incorrect, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy
Jayco mailed the corrected labels to owners. Owners have the option to replace the labels or have the repair performed at a dealership, free of charge. The recall began October 6, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-617-776-0344. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901523.
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.safercar.gov.
Recall Campaign
NHTSA # 20V-602
October 6, 2020
CHANGING THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION AND TIRE LABELS
Remove existing label(s)
- Locate the label(s) on the outside off door side (road side) front of the unit.
- Using isopropyl alcohol and a shop rag, remove any adhesive residue from the surface where the original label had been.
Allow the area to dry for at least 30 seconds.
The labels below do NOT show the correct information for Recall 20V-602 They are only examples of the different types of labels affected.
Apply new label(s)
- Remove the protective back from the new labels. Align the new label in the same location of the original label and apply it to the surface. Remove any air bubbles from the label.
NOTE: Do not attempt to remove or adjust the label once it has come into contact with the surface. Doing so may damage the label or cause it not to adhere properly to the surface. IF A LABEL IS DAMAGED OR WILL NOT PROPERLY ADHERE TO THE SURFACE, PLEASE REQUEST A NEW LABEL at [email protected]jayco.com.
20V-602 Incrt tire and GAWR noted on Labels
Safety Recall: 20V-602
October 6, 2020
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
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 has decided that certain 2021 Jay Feather X213 (J3) travel trailers fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire selection and rims and motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles with a GVWR less than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less”.
| Reason for this recall | Labels note tire size as ST205/75R14 load range “D” and GAWR of 3,000 lbs. when correct on the travel trailer is ST225/75R15 load range “E” and GAWR of 3,500lbs. This error creates the possiblity that the vehicle could be loaded with the amount of cargo as stated and result in the vehicle being overloaded. Overloading may lead to issue with drivablilty and premature tire wear and subsequent tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Recall Remedy | Remove the incorrect labels and attached the corrected labels enclosed per instructions provided. |
| What we need you to do | You can place the correct labels on your travel trailer or contact an authorized Dealer to schedule an appointment. The Recall Remedy is free of charge |
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.
If you take your recreational vehicle to your dealer on the agreed service date and the dealer does not remedy this condition on that date or within three (3) days, 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 Towable Products
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| JAYCO | JAY FEATHER | 2021 |
5 Associated Documents
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V602-7981.pdf 144.85KB
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Open in new tab ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-20V602-1815.pdf 163.731KB
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Non-Compliance Notice Recall 573 Report
RCLRPT-20V602-1616.PDF 213.423KB
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Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-20V602-4778.pdf 244.738KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2020-4
RCLQRT-20V602-5413.PDF 211.126KB
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Latest Recalls Documents
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