THE SWITCH WHICH OPENS THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY OR DAMAGED DURING SHIPPING
— Recall Campaign #93V143000
THE SWITCH WHICH OPENS THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY OR DAMAGED DURING SHIPPING. ALSO, MOISTURE CAN INTRUDE INTO THE CONTROL MODULE. ANY ONE OF THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE THE SLIDE OUT ROOM TO OPEN WHEN THE SWITCH IS OFF.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 3,143 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
93V143000
| Manufacturer: | Jayco, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | September 14, 1993 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 93V143000 |
| Units affected: | 3,143 |
- Description:
- THE SWITCH WHICH OPENS THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY OR DAMAGED DURING SHIPPING. ALSO, MOISTURE CAN INTRUDE INTO THE CONTROL MODULE. ANY ONE OF THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE THE SLIDE OUT ROOM TO OPEN WHEN THE SWITCH IS OFF.
- Consequeces:
- IF THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM OPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS INMOTION, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
- Corrective action:
- INSPECT THE SLIDE-OUT SWITCH AND THE CONTROL MODULE. DAMAGED SWITCHES WILL BE REPAIRED, AND THE CONTROL MODULE WILL BE REPLACED OR FITTED WITH A PROTECTIVE COVER, AS NECESSARY.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT: ELECTRICAL SWITCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITHSLIDE-OUT ROOMS.