Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Travel And Fifth Wheel Trailers Equipped With Hickory Springs ‘Big Easy Triple Steps,’ An Improper Engagement Of The Bottom Step Pivot Arm With The Formed Stop Edge Of The Middle Step Support Bracket Can Result In The Bottom Step Rotating To An Unsafe Downward Angle.
Make Of Vehicle
JAYCO
Model Of Vehicle
BUNGALOW
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
07V118000
Component Description
Structure
Effect Of Defect
A Person Could Be Injured Should The Step Give Way While Being Used To Enter Or Exit The Trailer.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Trailers For The Manufacturing Date Sticker To Verify The Date Of ProduCTIon Of The Step And, If Necessary, Will Weld Stock To Each Side Of The Lower (Triple) Step Stop Edges. The Recall Began On March 30, 2007. Owners May Contact Jayco At 1-800-283-8267.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20070209
End Of Manufacture
20070228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
561
Date Owners Notified
20070330
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Date Report Received
20070320