3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2011-02-25
Description
Jayco is recalling certain model year 2011 eagle superlite fifth-wheels manufactured from november 15, 2010, through february 9, 2011. Due to a typographical error, the size of the tire as indicated on the federal id label is incorrectly identified. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.
Consequence
A misprinted label could lead to selection of an improperly sized replacement tire.
Corrective Action
Owners will be provided with corrected labels free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. Owners may contact jayco at 1-574-825-0608.
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: 2010-10-21
Description
Jayco is recalling certain model year 2011 travel trailers and fifth wheels manufactured from august 16, 2010, through october 1, 2010, equipped with atwood 35 series range ovens. A potential exists for a small fracture within the line delivering gas to the oven cavity burner. Such a fracture may cause propane gas to leak from the line.
Consequence
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and/or explosion causing property damage and/or personal injury.
Corrective Action
Jayco is working with atwood and will replace or repair the stoves free of charge. The safety recall began on november 8, 2010. Owners may contact atwood at 1-574-266-4749 or jayco at 1-574-825-0608.
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 #3 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS
Posted on: 2011-04-26
Description
Jayco is recalling certain model year 2011 eagle, super lite and jay flight g2 travel trailers manufactured from december 9, 2010, through february 11, 2011. These trailers may have cracked bolts attaching the leveling jacks to the trailer frame. If all of the bolts break, it could result in the jack coming loose from the frame.
Consequence
If the jack comes loose while the vehicle is in motion a crash, injury or death may result.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the fasteners attaching the leveling jacks to the frame with more robust fasteners. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during may 2011. Owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
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 .