2004–2005 Jayco Escapade, 2004–2005 Jayco Granite Ridge, 2004–2005 Jayco Greyhawk and 1 other model Recall: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE HITCH RECEIVER MAY HAVE MISSING REINFORCING…
NHTSA campaign 05V556000 · Trailer Hitches · filed Dec 16, 2005 · verified Sep 13, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE HITCH RECEIVER MAY HAVE MISSING REINFORCING PLATES. WHEN A LOAD IS APPLIED TO THE HITCH, IT MAY BECOME PARTIALLY DETACHED FROM THE FRAME IF THESE PLATES ARE MISSING.
The risk
THIS CONDITION, IF NOT ADDRESSED, COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REINFORCING PLATES WITH NEW HARDWARE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 05V556000. Data last verified Sep 13, 2026.