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1999 Jayco Designer FW recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 1999 Jayco Designer FW, covering 7,374 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported October 22, 2002 · 5,830 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the AC electric mode can result in a fire.
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.

Recall number 02V279001 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported October 7, 2002 · 1,544 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain fifth wheel recreational vehicles equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 1200lr and 1200rim with serial numbers between 700000 and 1008700 and manufactured between december 1996 and february 1999. These refrigerators can experience low cycle fatigue failure which can lead to the liquid solution slowly leaking from the sealed, pressurized cooling unit through a small crack.
Risk
If a leak occurs and the unit is continually operated, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
Remedy
Norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement cooling unit free of charge. 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 service center at 1‑800‑667‑3005.

Recall number 02V277001 · Recall details

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2, covering equipment.

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