Recalls for 1992 Jayco Designer

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

Posted on: 2002-11-06
Description
Certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 442, 443, 452, ev452, 453, 462, ev462, 463, ev463, 482, ev482, 483, ev483, 874, and 875 manufactured between january 1987 and may 1995.  These refrigerators can experience a break down in a rubber seal within the gas valve.  As the rubber seal ages, a leak may occur, allowing propane gas to accumulate in the burner area.

Consequence
The consequence can result in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Corrective Action
Norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement gas valve free of charge.  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 norcold service center at 1-800-667-3005.

Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Posted on: 1993-09-15
Description
The switch which opens the slide-out room may have been installed incorrectly or damaged during shipping.  Also, moisture can intrude into the control module.  Any one of these conditions can cause the slide out room to open when the switch is off.

Consequence
If the slide-out room opens while the vehicle is inmotion, it can result in a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action
Inspect the slide-out switch and the control module.  Damaged switches will be repaired, and the control module will be replaced or fitted with a protective cover, as necessary.

Notes
System: equipment: electrical switch.vehicle description: fifth wheel trailers and travel trailers equipped withslide-out rooms.