Jayco Travel Trailer White Hawk recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 17, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Jayco, Inc. recalls 2016 Jayco Travel Trailer White Hawk

Recall number

16V158000

Brand / firm

Jayco Travel Trailer

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 10 units

Why it was recalled

If the trailer is loaded to the capacity listed on the label, trailer handling may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016 White Hawk travel trailers, model 25BHS, manufactured on March 3, 2016. The affected trailers were incorrectly built on axles rated for 3000 lbs., when they should have been built with axles that have a capacity of 3500 lbs.

What to do

All of the affected trailers have been quarantined at Jayco dealers prior to their sale and thus no owner notification letters will be sent. Dealers will install the correct axles, free of charge. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901291.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.