Jayco 2003–2004 Equipment recall
Recalled July 20, 2004 · NHTSA recall 04V363000 · Jayco
Hazard
THIS HAS RESULTED IN HEAT AND SMOKE DAMAGE TO THE WATER HEATER INSULATION, PLUMBING, WIRING AND WATER HEATER COMPARTMENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CONDUCT A DETAILED INSPECTION OF THE WATER HEATER WIRING, REMOTE RELAY AND REMOVE ANY EXCESSIVE INSULATION AT THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE SUPPLY LINE AND THE INTERNAL WATER HEATER WIRING IN THE WATER JUNCTION BOX. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-219-825-5861.
Units
1,437 units
Description
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL 6 GALLON DSI GAS/ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS WITH REMOTELY OPERATED 110-VOLT WATER HEATER ON/OFF SWITCHING, EXCESSIVE HEAT CAN BE GENERATED AT THE WIRE CONNECTIONS TO THE WATER HEATER WHILE THE HEATER IS BEING OPERATED ON 110 VOLTS.
What to do
DEALERS WILL CONDUCT A DETAILED INSPECTION OF THE WATER HEATER WIRING, REMOTE RELAY AND REMOVE ANY EXCESSIVE INSULATION AT THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE SUPPLY LINE AND THE INTERNAL WATER HEATER WIRING IN THE WATER JUNCTION BOX. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-219-825-5861.
Product
Jayco JAY FEATHER
Manufacturer(s)
Jayco, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →