2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Designer Recall: Steel rim of the spare tire may rub against the brake caliper
NHTSA campaign 17V167000 · Wheels · filed Mar 14, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
The interference may generate enough heat to cause the tire to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Jayco Fifth Wheel | Designer | 2017 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V167000 (manufacturer number 9901347). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.