NHTSA Recall 05V476000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
JAYCO, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 237 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Jayco Escapade.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V476000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | October 14, 2005 |
| Owner notification | October 31, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain motor homes built on chevrolet c3500 (express) cutaway chassis have a towing pigtail that will not show brake lights on the towed vehicle if hooked to the towing pigtail.
Safety risk
This condition could result in a crash, injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will rewire the towing pigtail wires to include the brake light circuit free of charge. The recall began on october 31, 2005. Owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V476000
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.