Vehicle recall 04V363000 · July 20, 2004
2003-2004 Jayco JAY Feather
On certain travel trailers equipped with optional 6 gallon dsi gas/electric water heaters with remotely operated 110-volt water heater on/off switching, excessive heat can be…
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- Summary
- On certain travel trailers equipped with optional 6 gallon dsi gas/electric water heaters with remotely operated 110-volt water heater on/off switching, excessive heat can be generated at the wire connections to the water heater while the heater is being operated on 110 volts.
- Consequence
- This has resulted in heat and smoke damage to the water heater insulation, plumbing, wiring and water heater compartment.
- Remedy
- Dealers will conduct a detailed inspection of the water heater wiring, remote relay and remove any excessive insulation at the connection between the supply line and the internal water heater wiring in the water junction box. The recall began on August 12, 2004. Owners should contact jayco at 1-219-825-5861.
- Notes
- Jayco recall no. 9901053.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
- 04V363000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 20, 2004
- Filed by
- JAYCO, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 9901053
- Owner notification
- August 12, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,437
- 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 JAY Feather (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
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