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DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM


Posted on: 2006-03-30
Description
On certain motor homes equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the straps that support the converter mufflers to the chassis, these welds are causing the straps to fail.

Consequence
When the straps fail, the muffler can drop to the ground.

Corrective Action
Caterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign.  Caterpillar will have the converter muffler straps replaced free of charge.  Owners may contact caterpillar at 309-675-6496 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.

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE


Posted on: 2003-07-29
Description
On certain motor homes, there is no option to sanitize the fresh water tanks and to prevent back-flow from the water pump.  

Consequence
Contamination of the water hose could occur.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will add a hose assembly with a valve to route the sanitation solution to the fresh tank.  Also a back flow preventor will be added to the fresh water intake to prevent the water from the fresh tank from contacting the fresh hose.  Owner notification began september 17, 2003.  Owners should contact jayco at 1-574-825-0608.

Notes
Jayco recall no.  9901048.customers can 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


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.

DEFECT #4 - 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.