2000 JAYCO EAGLE Recalls (5)

Campaign:
99V287002 on 02/08/2000
Component:
Equipment:recreational vehicle
Manufactured:
06/30/1996 - 12/20/1999
Affected:
14,870
Defect:
Vehicle description: fold down trailers which use gas/electric absorption refrigerators supplied by norcold. the swivel nut which is an integral connection component of a pressure tap device has "stress corrosion cracking."
Consequence:
This cracking can lead to an open fracture in the brass nut, potentially allowing propane gas to leak.
Correction:
Dealers will remove the swivel nut/pressure tap component and replace with a remedy kit.
Notes:
Jayco recall no. 9901029.owner notification began december 30, 1999. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact jayco at 1-877-825-4872 or norcold at 1-937-497-3080.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
00V089000 on 03/26/2000
Component:
Unknown or other
Manufactured:
05/31/1999 - 12/12/1999
Affected:
432
Defect:
Vehicle description: mini motor homes. certain pleated shades failed the requirements of fmvss no. 302, "flammability of interior materials."
Consequence:
If a fire occurred in the motor home, the pleated shades would burn at an accelerated rate, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the pleated shades on these motor homes.
Notes:
Owner notificationbegan march 13,2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact jayco at 1-877-825-4782. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
00V382000 on 11/28/2000
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
04/30/1998 - 06/29/2000
Affected:
10,956
Defect:
Vehicle description: folding campers. a flexible brake hose is not clamped in a position away from the tire, which can lead to chaffing of the hose causing a leak of hydraulic fluid.
Consequence:
This could result in a loss of trailer brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will add a clamp to the brake hose.
Notes:
Owner notification began october 9, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact jayco at 1-877-825-4782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
01V128001 on 04/23/2001
Component:
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Manufactured:
12/31/1999 - 09/29/2000
Affected:
727
Defect:
Vehicle description: certain motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Consequence:
Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Correction:
Dealers will repair the seat belts. owner notification began october 23, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact jayco at 1-219-825-5861 or am-safe at 1-219-266-8330.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
06V320000 on 08/29/2006
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:
06/30/1993 - 06/29/2002
Affected:
6,285
Defect:
On certain motor homes built on ford chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Consequence:
Overheating could result in smoke or burning, and in an underhood fire.
Correction:
Ford is conducting this recall (please see 06v286) and will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332 or jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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