(1) normal towing. (2) welding failure & metal frame tearing. (3) addition of tube steel support to underside of frame and pin box. Reinforcement of welds. Jayco recall campaign #9901045 approved by the federal safety agency. This problem fix (recall) reduces needed towing clearance and will make towing dangerous on uneven terrain.
The worst 2002 Jayco Quest FW problems
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Recalls 1
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain 5th wheels, in excess towing conditions, stress cracks can begin to occur at the connecting point between the pin box side plate and the pin box rear tube causing a potential tearing of the pin box side plates and the rear pin box tube.
- Risk
- This could result in the unit being partially or fully detached from the tow vehicle, which resulting potential property damage or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reinforce the pin box connecting point. Owner notification began during january 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact jayco at 1‑877‑825‑4782.
Recall number 02V334000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Jayco Quest FW 1
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What 2002 Jayco Quest FW owners say
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The pin box separated from the fifth wheel trailer frame (recall 9901045). *ak
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Questions about the 2002 Jayco Quest FW
Is the 2002 Jayco Quest FW reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2002 Jayco Quest FW, close to a typical Quest FW model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Jayco Quest FW?
Body and structure, with 2 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2002 Jayco Quest FW have?
1 recall, covering trailer hitches.
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