Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 02V279001

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

JAYCO, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2002-10-22.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V279001

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Component
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Manufacturer
JAYCO, INC.
Vehicles affected
5,830
Reported to NHTSA
2002-10-22

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, MOTOR HOMES, AND FIFTH WHEEL CAMPERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS, MODEL NUMBERS N841, N821, N641, AND N621. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE A COOLING SYSTEM LEAK CAUSED BY OPERATION IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE. IF A LEAK OCCURS, THE COOLING PERFORMANCE OF THE REFRIGERATOR WILL DETERIORATE, REQUIRING IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT OF THE COOLING UNIT.

Safety risk

EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

NORCOLD WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS. 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 NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR JAYCO AT 1-574-825-0608.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

18 model years across 11 models.

ModelYears on record
JAYCO Designer FW2000 1999
JAYCO Designer MH2000 1999
JAYCO Designer TT2000 1999
JAYCO Eagle FW2000 1999
JAYCO Eagle MH2000 1999
JAYCO Eagle Resort2000 1999
JAYCO Eagle TT2000 1999
JAYCO Hawk TT1999
JAYCO Kiwi TT2000
JAYCO Quest FW2000
JAYCO Quest TT2000

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.