NHTSA Recall 00V169000: Trailer hitches
JAYCO, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 760 vehicles. It affects 2000 Jayco Jb Kiwi.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V169000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | June 19, 2000 |
| Owner notification | June 22, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: 23' travel trailers. The design incorporates all of the liquid storage tanks behind the axle, so that when the tanks are full or other materials are improperly loaded, trailer hitch weight is reduced.
Safety risk
The vehicle becomes difficult to tow at speeds in excess of 50 miles per hour.
Remedy
Dealers will add additional weight to the a-frame of the travel trailer, revise the federal and weight labels, and towing instructions, and higher capacity tires will be added to accommodate the added weight.
Notes
Owner notification began june 22, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact jayco at 1-877-825-4782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V169000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Jayco Jb Kiwi | 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.