Vehicle recall 06V016000 · January 23, 2006
2006 Jayco Escapade
On certain motor homes, the wire harness may have been routed too close to the exhaust tail pipe which may result in the cable melting and creating an electrical short.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motor homes, the wire harness may have been routed too close to the exhaust tail pipe which may result in the cable melting and creating an electrical short.
- Consequence
- This condition, if not addressed, could result in a fire, accident, injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, reroute and replace the wire harness free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2006. Owners may contact 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V016000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 23, 2006
- Filed by
- JAYCO, INC.
- Owner notification
- February 7, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 47
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Jayco Escapade (2006): 2006
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