Recalls for 2001 Jayco Ty

DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:REAR

Posted on: 2001-12-20
Description
Vehicle description: mini motor homes.  Incorrect mounting of the hellwig helper spring in conjunction with a change in the style of spring being installed allowed the u bolt securing the helper spring to the oem spring to come into contact with the rear sway bar.

Consequence
The sway bar could become nonfunctional and the unit would become more difficult to control.

Corrective Action
Dealers will eliminate the contact between the helper spring u bolt and the sway bar mounting bolt.  Dealers will remove, reverse the mounting, and reinstall the hellwig helper spring.  Owner notification began september 11, 2001.  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.

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

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 2001-07-02
Description
Vehicle description: mini motor homes.  The hellwig helper spring u bolt or the spring itself can come in contact with the liquid propane (lp) supply line.

Consequence
The line could become damaged causing lp gas leakage, increasing the risk of fire or explosion.

Corrective Action
Dealers will reposition (raise) the lp supply line out of the normal travel path of the helper spring.  Owner notification began september 11, 2001.  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.

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