Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Seneca

Apr 16, 2014 — Recall Campaign #14V196000

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Seneca, Pinnacle, and Eagle Premier, and 2014 Precept motorhomes and fifth wheels manufactured January 14, 2013, through August 26, 2013, and equipped with Electrolux/Frigidaire KG series microwaves, models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS, manufactured January 27, 2013, through April 10, 2013, in the serial number range KG30607951 through KG31600670. In the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own and begin heating when unattended.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 192 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

14V196000

Manufacturer:	Jayco, Inc.
Recall date:	April 16, 2014
NHTSA Campaign #:	14V196000
Units affected:	192

Description:: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Seneca, Pinnacle, and Eagle Premier, and 2014 Precept motorhomes and fifth wheels manufactured January 14, 2013, through August 26, 2013, and equipped with Electrolux/Frigidaire KG series microwaves, models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS, manufactured January 27, 2013, through April 10, 2013, in the serial number range KG30607951 through KG31600670. In the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own and begin heating when unattended.
Consequeces:: If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
Corrective action:: Jayco will notify owners, and authorized Electrolux service technicians will replace the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. The recall will begin on May 7, 2014. Owners may contact Jayco Customer Service by calling 1-800-283-8267. Note: Owners are advised to leave the microwave unplugged when not in use.
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.

Affects the following:

2014 JAYCO EAGLE PREMIER Complaints
I WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON THE NY THRUWAY IN 85+ WEATHER. IT WAS 2 PM THE ROADWAY WAS CLEAR OF DEBRIS. THE PASSENGER SIDE, REAR AXLE TIRE INSTANTLY DEFLATED. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. A GUARDRAIL PREVENTED ME FROM ACCESSING THE TIRE. AS A RESULT I HAD TO MOVE DOWN THE EXTREMELY NARROW SHOULDER UNTIL THE GUARDRAIL ENDED (APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES). THE TIRE WAS SPLIT FROM BEAD TO BEAD STRAIGHT ACROSS THE TIRE. I HAD TO PURCHASE A NEW TIRE.THE FAILED TIRE WAS A POWER KING TOWMAX ST235 80 R16 DOT 83B5 GPB 5012. THE TIRE WAS RETURNED TO DYNAMIC TIRE CORP. THEY SENT ME A LETTER STATING THAT THE TIRE WAS DAMAGED BY A ROAD HAZARD. THE TRAILER IS TOWED BY A DULLY TRUCK. ANY ROAD HAZARD HAD TO IMPACT THE REAR OUTSIDE TRUCK TIRE AND THE FRONT AXLE TIRE ON THE TRAILER. I AM JUST A REGULAR DRIVER WITH 40 YEARS DRIVING EXPERIENCE, THEIR EXPLANATION SEEMS SUSPICIOUS TO ME.;
2014 JAYCO PINNACLE Complaints
2014 JAYCO PINNACLE 5TH WHEEL CAMPER HAD UNDISCLOSED FRAME DAMAGE RESULTING IN 20 OF 27 REPAIR ITEMS RELATED TO STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY AND SAFETY ISSUES. UPON DISCOVERY OF WELDED AND PAINT PATCH WORK, NO ADMISSION OF DAMAGE FROM AN ACCIDENT IS RECORDED OR REVEALED TO US.THIS UNIT IS NOT SAFE FOR TRAVEL OR HUMAN LIVING QUARTERS. ***NOTE BELOW*** DAMAGE WAS PRIOR TO OUR PURCHASE DATE SO WE DO NOT HAVE THE DATE OF ACCIDENT. *TR *JS;
2014 JAYCO PRECEPT Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JAYCO PRECEPT RV EQUIPPED WITH AN ELETROLUX/FRIGIDAIRE KG SERIES MICROWAVE, MODEL NUMBER: CFMV152CLB (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY PAD FAILED TO ENGAGE AND A BURNING ODOR EMITTED FROM THE MICROWAVE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT FLAMES WERE NOT PRESENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFUSED TO REPAIR THE MICROWAVE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V196000 (EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE RECALL WAS UNABLE TO BE HONORED DUE TO THE MICROWAVE BEING A BUILT IN UNIT. THE MICROWAVE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 09/16/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE ISSUE WAS RESOLVED TO HIS SATISFACTION. UPDATED 11/17/14;