The defect
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019 Jayco North Point and Pinnacle fifth wheel trailers equipped with Carefree Altitude Series awnings. The awning circuit incorrectly has a 15amp fuse instead of a 5amp one.
The risk
In the event of a short circuit, the incorrect fuse can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will replace the 15amp fuse with a 5amp fuse, free of charge. The recall began on March 22, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901428.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Jayco Fifth Wheel North Point | 2019 |
| Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle | 2019 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayco Fifth Wheel North Point | 2019 | 1 | 4 |
| Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle | 2019 | 3 | 3 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2019
88 of the 880 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2019 concerned the electrical system; Jayco, Inc. filed 204 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2019