1997 JAYCO DESIGNER RECALL - #98V122001
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING : FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI-MOTOR HOMES, TRAVEL TRAILERS, AND FIFTH WHEELS EQUIPPED WITH A PRINTED CIRCUIT (PC) BOARD HOUSED IN THE ELECTRICAL CONTROL BOX ASSEMBLY EQUIPPED WITH THE VEHICLE'S AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. AN ELECTRICAL RELAY ON THE PC BOARD WILL FAIL TO ACTIVATE. WHEN THE RELAY FAILS TO ACTIVATE, OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, AND THE PC BOARD ITSELF, ARE REQUIRED TO CARRY EXCESS ELECTRICAL CURRENT.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1997 JAYCO DESIGNER |
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| Manufacturer |
JAYCO, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
9/9/1996 - 5/31/1997 |
| Recalled on |
6/3/1998 |
| Influenced by |
JAYCO, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
7,660 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI-MOTOR HOMES, TRAVEL TRAILERS, AND FIFTH WHEELS EQUIPPED WITH A PRINTED CIRCUIT (PC) BOARD HOUSED IN THE ELECTRICAL CONTROL BOX ASSEMBLY EQUIPPED WITH THE VEHICLE'S AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. AN ELECTRICAL RELAY ON THE PC BOARD WILL FAIL TO ACTIVATE. WHEN THE RELAY FAILS TO ACTIVATE, OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, AND THE PC BOARD ITSELF, ARE REQUIRED TO CARRY EXCESS ELECTRICAL CURRENT. |
| Consequences |
THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND THE PC BOARD CAN OVERHEAT, CHAR AND PRODUCE SMOKE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
RV PRODUCTS IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL. OWNERS WILL RECEIVE A REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTROL BOX AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, THEY CAN HAVE THEIR DEALER INSTALL THIS CONTROL BOX. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING DECEMBER 1997. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE A FREE REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTROL BOX WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT R. V. PRODUCTS AT 1-800-227-5693 OR JAYCO AT 1-219-296-6000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1997 JAYCO DESIGNER Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
1997 JAYCO DESIGNER Recall for STRUCTURE
1997 JAYCO DESIGNER Recall for STRUCTURE
1997 JAYCO DESIGNER Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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