Jayco recalls fifth wheels: Wrong fuse increases fire risk

Jayco is recalling 1,660 model year 2019 Jayco North Point and Pinnacle fifth wheel trailers equipped with Carefree Altitude Series awnings. The awning circuit incorrectly has a 15 amp fuse instead of a 5 amp one.

In the event of a short circuit, the incorrect fuse can increase the risk of a fire.

Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will replace the 15 amp fuse with a 5 amp fuse for free. The recall began on March 22, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco’s number for this recall is 9901428.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

Chuck Woodbury
Chuck Woodburyhttps://www.rvtravel.com
I'm the founder and publisher of RVtravel.com. I've been a writer and publisher for most of my adult life, and spent a total of at least a half-dozen years of that time traveling the USA and Canada in a motorhome.

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