Recalls for 1998 Jayco Heritage

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 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

Posted on: 1998-09-25
Description
Vehicle description: camping trailers.  Inadequate strength of the bed brace allows the bed to collapse under pressure.

Consequence
Failure of the bed brace to support bed when occupied can lead to possible personal injury of the bed occupant.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the rear bed braces.

Notes
Owner notification began september 24, 1998.owners who take their trailers 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).