NHTSA Recall 07V005000: Trailer hitches
JAYCO, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,271 vehicles. It affects 2005–2007 Jayco Seneca.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V005000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 9901072 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | January 4, 2007 |
| Owner notification | January 22, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain motor homes, the distance from the rear cap to the hitch receiver encourages the use of longer ball mounts and/or extensions. The longer the ball mount and/or extensions used, the greater the forces that are applied to the fasteners that attach the hitch to the main chassis rails. These increased forces exceed the allowable forces permitted in the fasteners. When this happens, the fasteners may stretch, loosen, or break causing an unsafe towing condition or separation of the hitch from the motor home.
Safety risk
This could result in separation of the towed vehicle from the motor home which could result in a crash, injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all mounting hardware with hardware of a higher grade. The recall began on january 22, 2007. Owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Notes
Jayco recall no. 9901072.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 07V005000
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.