6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2000-11-29
Description
Vehicle description: folding campers. A flexible brake hose is not clamped in a position away from the tire, which can lead to chaffing of the hose causing a leak of hydraulic fluid.
Consequence
This could result in a loss of trailer brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will add a clamp to the brake hose.
Notes
Owner notification began october 9, 2000.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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Posted on: 2000-02-09
Description
Vehicle description: fold down trailers which use gas/electric absorption refrigerators supplied by norcold. The swivel nut which is an integral connection component of a pressure tap device has stress corrosion cracking.
Consequence
This cracking can lead to an open fracture in the brass nut, potentially allowing propane gas to leak.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the swivel nut/pressure tap component and replace with a remedy kit.
Notes
Jayco recall no. 9901029.owner notification began december 30, 1999. 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 1-877-825-4872 or norcold at 1-937-497-3080.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Posted on: 1998-06-30
Description
Vehicle description: mini motor homes. The routing of the wire loom in the engine is too close to the engine block.
Consequence
Contact between the wire loom and the engine block can cause smoke and/or fire in the engine block area.
Corrective Action
Dealers will relocate the wire away from the engine block.
Notes
Owner notification began june 30, 1998.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 1-219-825-5861.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #4 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 1998-03-12
Description
Vehicle description: travel trailers. A spacer tube on the frame was omitted. This spacer tube allows adequate clearance between the tire and wheel well.
Consequence
The tire could be damaged and/or blow out from contact with the wheel well increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a dexter axle kit which will reverse the spring orientation to gain the clearance needed.
Notes
Owner notification began february 24, 1998.owners who take their trailer 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 1-219-825-5861.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #5 - SUSPENSION:REAR
Posted on: 1998-01-05
Description
Vehicle description: travel and folding trailers equipped with dexter axles. The wheel bearings used in some of these axles have a metallurgical defect causing early failure.
Consequence
A wheel bearing failure could result in the loss of the wheel end from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Dexter axle is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will inspect the axles and replace the wheel bearings if necessary.
Notes
Owner notification began during november 1997. 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 dexter axle at 1-800-400-2164.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #6 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Posted on: 2006-08-30
Description
On certain motor homes built on ford chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Consequence
Overheating could result in smoke or burning, and in an underhood fire.
Corrective Action
Ford is conducting this recall (please see 06v286) and will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332 or jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Notes
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.