Vehicle recall 03V256000 · July 21, 2003
Jayco Avatar and Firenza
On certain motor homes, there is no option to sanitize the fresh water tanks and to prevent back-flow from the water pump.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motor homes, there is no option to sanitize the fresh water tanks and to prevent back-flow from the water pump.
- Consequence
- Contamination of the water hose could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add a hose assembly with a valve to route the sanitation solution to the fresh tank. Also a back flow preventor will be added to the fresh water intake to prevent the water from the fresh tank from contacting the fresh hose. Owner notification began September 17, 2003. Owners should contact jayco at 1-574-825-0608.
- Notes
- Jayco recall no. 9901048.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V256000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 21, 2003
- Filed by
- JAYCO, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 9901048
- Owner notification
- September 17, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 233
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Jayco Avatar (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Jayco Firenza (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
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