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NHTSA Recall 17V167000: Rim (wheels)

Jayco, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 14 vehicles. It affects 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Designer.

14
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2017
owners notified (March 27)
NHTSA campaign17V167000
Manufacturer campaign9901347
ComponentWHEELS › RIM
Report receivedMarch 14, 2017
Owner notificationMarch 27, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Jayco Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017 Designer fifth wheel recreational trailers equipped with the disk brake option. The steel rim of the spare tire may rub against the brake caliper.

Safety risk

The interference may generate enough heat to cause the tire to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spare wheel with an aluminum rim with a new spare, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for the recall is 9901347.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 17V167000

Make and modelModel years
Jayco Fifth Wheel Designer2017

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.