01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2011 Jayco Greyhawk Class C recall campaigns
NHTSA 12V451000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- September 14, 2012
- Potential units
- 1,596campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Jayco, Inc., (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 and 2011 Greyhawk Class C motorhomes, model year 2008-2011 Melbourne Class C motorhomes, and 2008-2010 Octane Sport Utility travel trailers manufactured from May 21, 2007, through September 10, 2010, equipped with Iota-brand transfer switches. These trailers may have an improper electrical connection at the buss bar on the affected transfer switches. This improper connection may lead to overheating and melting of the transfer switch.
Why it matters: Overheating and melting of the transfer switch increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer switch, free of charge. The recall began on October 10, 2012. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Owner notification: October 10, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: JAYCO, INC.
NHTSA 11V494000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- October 11, 2011
- Potential units
- 502campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Jayco is recalling certain model year 2010- 2011 greyhawk class c motor homes manufactured from may 28, 2009, through september 22, 2010 for an improper electrical connection at the buss bar on the affected transfer switches.
Why it matters: This could lead to overheating and melting of the transfer switch, increasing the risk of a fire, injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the transfer switch free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during november 2011. owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Owner notification: January 12, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: JAYCO, INC.
NHTSA 10V500000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- October 21, 2010
- Potential units
- 836campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: November 8, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: JAYCO, INC.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH