2016 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Series Sport

Defect. Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling various 2002-2016 recreational vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V746-9524.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy. Jayco will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

ON MAY 4, 2018, I BOUGHT 3 EACH CARLISLE RADIAL TRAIL RH TRAILER TIRES IN SIZE ST235/85R16 LOAD RANGE F FOR MY JAYCO EAGLE 323LKTS RV. I BOUGHT A FOURTH JUST BEFORE THAT DATE. IN OCTOBER 2019, ONE FAILED CATASTROPHICALLY ON LEVEL, PAVED ROAD AT 65MPH WITH APPROXIMATELY 5000 MILES ON IT. THE ENTIRE TREAD, BELTS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE SEPARATED, LEAVING ONLY THE SIDEWALLS BEHIND. I HAD VISUALLY INSPECTED ALL TIRES FOR PROPER INFLATION AND DEFECTS JUST 3 MILES BEFORE THE FAILURE. ON JUN 8, 2020, A SECOND TIRE FAILED CATASTROPHICALLY. THIS TIME, MOST OF THE TIRE IS INTACT. THE INTERNAL BELTS (STEEL, NYLON AND POLYESTER) FAILED ON LEVEL, PAVED HIGHWAY AT 65MPH WITH APPROXIMATELY 7000 MILES ON IT. PART OF THE TREAD HAS SEPARATED. THERE IS NO SIGN OF A PUNCTURE OR SIDEWALL DAMAGE WHICH WOULD HAVE CAUSED DEFLATION PRIOR TO THE STEEL BELT FAILING. THIS FAILURE DAMAGED MY RV. I DO EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO AVOID TIRE FAILURE. I USE LOAD RANGE F TIRES WHICH ARE RATED FOR 3960 POUNDS AT 95 PSI, STRONGER THAN LOAD RANGE E REQUIRED BY MY RV. BEFORE EVERY TRIP, I SET THE PRESSURE AT 95 PSI, I CHECK THE LUG NUTS FOR PROPER TORQUE, AND I INSPECT THE TIRES FOR NICKS, CUTS OR OTHER DAMAGE. I INSPECT MY TIRES AT EVERY STOP. I USE WHEEL COVERS. MY RV PUTS 2505 POUNDS LOAD ON EACH TIRE (12,100 LB LOADED WEIGHT - 2080 HITCH WEIGHT = 10,020LB / 4 TIRES = 2505LB), ONLY 63% OF THE TIRE?S RATED CAPACITY. BOTH TIRES WERE MOUNTED BY A TIRE SHOP AND WERE BALANCED. THE RV HAS NO VISIBLE AXLE DEFECT. NEITHER O