NHTSA Recall 04V142000: Leaf spring assembly (suspension)
JAYCO, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 95 vehicles. It affects 2003–2004 Jayco Talon.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V142000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 9901052 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › SPRINGS › LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | March 18, 2004 |
| Owner notification | April 30, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On recreational 5th wheel trailers, the 1" by 1" steel angle, located on the front and rear of the axle plate, which helps eliminate side to side movement of the axle plate, may not have been welded properly or may have been welded in an improper location.
Safety risk
The steel angle may come loose from either side of the axle plate and drag or separate completely from the vehicle causing premature tire wear increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. Owner notification began april 30, 2004. 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 1-574-825-0608.
Notes
Jayco recall no. 9901052.customers can 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 04V142000
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.