Recall 10V469 affects 9 2011 Jayco Pinnacle fifth-wheel trailers for cracked axle spindle welds. Axle inspection and replacement are free at any franchised Jayco dealer.
Jayco is recalling 9 2011 Pinnacle fifth wheel trailers equipped with Dexter axles because cracks can form in the spindle weld. If the spindle separates from the axle tube, the wheel end can separate from the trailer, which creates a road hazard and reduces driver control; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The axle assembly on a 2011 Jayco Pinnacle fifth wheel trailer carries the trailer's weight and lets each wheel rotate in line with the frame. The spindle is the stub shaft at the end of the axle where the wheel hub and bearings ride. Its weld has to stay intact so the hub remains supported while the trailer is moving.
On affected trailers equipped with Dexter axles, cracks can form in the spindle weld. A cracked weld weakens the connection between the spindle and the axle tube. As that connection opens, the wheel hub loses the solid support it needs, and the axle assembly is no longer holding the wheel the way it was designed to.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not count on noise, vibration, or a visible lean to appear before the weld problem becomes serious.
Who's affected?
| 2011 Jayco Pinnacle | drive axle |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 9 |
Not every 2011 Jayco Pinnacle is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A cracked axle spindle can separate from the axle tube and let the wheel end come off the vehicle. That creates a road hazard for nearby traffic and reduces the driver's control, increasing crash risk. There is no listed warning sign before separation, so schedule inspection promptly and drive cautiously until repaired. Repair will be free at any franchised Jayco dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 Jayco Pinnacle is included in this recall.
- Contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267 and ask how to complete the Dexter axle serial-number inspection.
- Reference recall number 10V469 when you call, and have your VIN and trailer information ready.
- Schedule the free axle replacement if Jayco confirms the axle serial number falls within the recalled range.
- Avoid towing the trailer until Jayco confirms the axle is outside the recalled range or the axle has been replaced.
What happens at the repair
The known remedy is an axle serial number inspection for the Dexter axle installed on the trailer. At the dealer, a Jayco technician checks the axle serial number against the affected serial number range. If the axle is in that range, the axle is replaced. The dealer repair will be free once available through the recall, and the inspection is part of that recall work. Jayco is coordinating the axle work with Dexter Axle.
Timeline
| October 4, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 18, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V469?
Recall 10V469 covers 9 2011 Jayco Pinnacle fifth wheel trailers equipped with Dexter axles. The spindle weld on certain axles can crack, let the spindle detach from the axle tube, and separate the wheel end from the trailer. Jayco will inspect the axle serial number and replace the axle for free if it is in the affected range.
What should I do if my 2011 Jayco Pinnacle is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included in recall 10V469. If it is, contact a franchised Jayco dealer or Jayco at 1-800-283-8267 to arrange the Dexter axle serial-number inspection. If the axle falls within the affected range, the axle replacement is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost. For recall 10V469, Jayco will inspect the Dexter axle serial number and replace the axle free of charge if the axle is within the affected serial-number range.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is wheel-end separation from the trailer. If cracks in the spindle weld grow, the spindle can detach from the axle tube, creating a road hazard for other vehicles and reducing the driver's control of the trailer. The repair path is an axle serial-number inspection and free replacement when required.
What if I bought the Jayco Pinnacle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2011 Jayco Pinnacle is included, then contact a franchised Jayco dealer and reference recall 10V469 when you schedule the axle inspection.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V469000 |
|---|---|
| Jayco customer service | 1-800-283-8267 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V469 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V469000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →