Recalls for 2005 Jayco Designer

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2010-09-23
Description
Jayco is recalling certain model year 2004 legacy and model year 2005 designer fifth wheel trailers equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts.  The plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.

Consequence
An overheated receiver could cause a fire.

Corrective Action
Jayco is working with dimplex and dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit.  The safety recall began on january 28, 2011.  Owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539.

Notes
Owners 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 .

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2017-11-28
Description
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

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.