Jayco Eagle recalls

What is wrong

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling various 2002-2016 recreational vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit:

Risk

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Jayco will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1‑800‑283‑8267, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1‑855‑262‑3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

Recall number 17V746000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Jayco is recalling certain model year 2013-14 Eagle Premiere, Jay Feather Ultra Lite, Jay Flight, Jay Flight Swift, Octane, and White Hawk; model year 2013 Eagle, Eagle HT, Jay Flight Bungalow, Jay Flight Destination, Pinnacle, Redhawk and Seismic; and model year 2014 Precept recreational vehicles. In these vehicles, if the awning installation sequence is not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.

Risk

If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Jayco will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the awning motor free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2013. Owners may contact Jacyo at 1‑800‑283‑8267 for more information.

Recall number 13V168000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Jayco is recalling certain model year 2013 Jay Flight Bungalow, Jay Flight Destination, Jay Flight and Eagle travel trailers; and model year 2013 Eagle and Eagle Premier Fifth-Wheels. The vehicles were manufactured January 24, 2013, through February 27, 2013 and equipped with a power converter supplied by Progressive Dynamics, Inc. The affected power converters, used in recreational vehicles to convert A/C power, have internal components that may short circuit.

Risk

An electrical short may lead to a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will modify the affected power converters free of charge. The safety recall began on March 20, 2013. Owners may contact Jayco at 1‑574‑825‑0608.

Recall number 13V070000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Jayco is recalling certain model year 2007 Greyhawk Class C motorhomes; model year 2008 and 2010 Seneca Class C motorhomes; model year 2009 and 2011 Eagle Fifth-wheel; 2010 Recon fifth-wheel; and model year 2008-2010 Designer fifth wheel vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2006, through August 13, 2010 for an improper electrical connection at the buss bar on the Iota-brand transfer switches installed in the vehicles.

Risk

An improper electrical connection at the buss bar could lead to overheating and melting of the transfer switch, increasing the risk of a fire, injury or death.

Remedy

Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 31, 2012. Owners may contact Jayco at 1‑800‑283‑8267.

Recall number 12V347000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Jayco is recalling certain model year 2011 eagle, super lite and jay flight g2 travel trailers manufactured from december 9, 2010, through february 11, 2011. These trailers may have cracked bolts attaching the leveling jacks to the trailer frame. If all of the bolts break, it could result in the jack coming loose from the frame.

Risk

If the jack comes loose while the vehicle is in motion a crash, injury or death may result.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fasteners attaching the leveling jacks to the frame with more robust fasteners. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during may 2011. Owners may contact jayco at 1‑800‑283‑8267.

Recall number 11V251000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Jayco is recalling certain model year 2011 travel trailers and fifth wheels manufactured from august 16, 2010, through october 1, 2010, equipped with atwood 35 series range ovens. A potential exists for a small fracture within the line delivering gas to the oven cavity burner. Such a fracture may cause propane gas to leak from the line.

Risk

A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and/or explosion causing property damage and/or personal injury.

Remedy

Jayco is working with atwood and will replace or repair the stoves free of charge. The safety recall began on november 8, 2010. Owners may contact atwood at 1‑574‑266‑4749 or jayco at 1‑574‑825‑0608.

Recall number 10V500000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Jayco is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 eagle and model year 2010 designer fifth wheel travel trailers. In the presence of moisture, a remote activation module for the leveling jack may activate autonomously without the use of the remote control.

Risk

If the jack were to activate while the vehicle is being towed, it could result in a crash leading to property damage, injury, or death.

Remedy

Dealers will install a relay which will prevent the remote module from self-activating in the presence of moisture. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2010. Owners may contact jayco at 1‑800‑283‑8267.

Recall number 10V021000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Certain fifth wheel travel trailers fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, 'tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.' the federal identification label contains the incorrect tire load range and inflation pressures.

Risk

This standard specifies tire and rim selection requirements and rim marking requirements.

Remedy

The incorrect label will be removed and a new correct label will be installed. The recall began on may 15, 2007. Owners may contact jayco at 1‑800‑283‑8267.

Recall number 07V185000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain travel and fifth wheel trailers equipped with hickory springs 'big easy triple steps,' an improper engagement of the bottom step pivot arm with the formed stop edge of the middle step support bracket can result in the bottom step rotating to an unsafe downward angle.

Risk

A person could be injured should the step give way while being used to enter or exit the trailer.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the trailers for the manufacturing date sticker to verify the date of production of the step and, if necessary, will weld stock to each side of the lower (triple) step stop edges. The recall began on march 30, 2007. Owners may contact jayco at 1‑800‑283‑8267.

Recall number 07V118000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain fifth wheel trailers, a jumper wire between the two neutral bars is not of adequate gauge.

Risk

This condition, if not addressed, could result in an electrical fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the 12/14 gauge jumper wire with a 6 gauge jumper wire free of charge. The recall began on september 1, 2006. Owners may contact jayco at 1‑800‑283‑8267.

Recall number 06V331000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain motor homes built on ford chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.

Risk

Overheating could result in smoke or burning, and in an underhood fire.

Remedy

Ford is conducting this recall (please see 06v286) and will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. Owners may contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332 or jayco at 1‑800‑283‑8267.

Recall number 06V320000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Certain motor homes built on ford chassis may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart.

Risk

Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.

Remedy

Ford motor company is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will upgrade the fuel injection control module (ficm) wire harness or replaced, and/or have a new injection control pressure (icp)) sensor connector installed free of charge. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673 or jayco at 1‑800‑283‑8267.

Recall number 06V095000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain motor homes built on ford e-series chassis, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. This change in filter paper composition, combined with the configuration of the air induction system, may allow hot carbon particles to contact the air filter element during certain driving conditions that create hot particles.

Risk

These hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire.

Remedy

Ford motor company is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect and replace the air filter element. Owners should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673 or jayco at 1‑800‑283‑8267.

Recall number 06V082000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain camping trailers, the hydraulic brake line p-clamp was incorrectly installed. This may cause the metal brake line elbow between the brake hose and the backing plate to break while traveling down the road leading to the loss of braking capabilities.

Risk

This condition, if not addressed, could result in a crash, injury or death.

Remedy

Dealers will remove the brake hose p-clamp and replace the metal brake line elbows free of charge. The recall began on february 14, 2006. Owners may contact jayco at 1‑800‑283‑8267.

Recall number 06V022000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain motor homes equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. This may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.

Risk

An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. This could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.

Remedy

Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. In the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. If the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. Consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. 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 samsung at 800‑932‑3837 or jayco at 1‑574‑825‑0608.

Recall number 03V383000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 442, 443, 452, ev452, 453, 462, ev462, 463, ev463, 482, ev482, 483, ev483, 874, and 875 manufactured between january 1987 and may 1995. These refrigerators can experience a break down in a rubber seal within the gas valve. As the rubber seal ages, a leak may occur, allowing propane gas to accumulate in the burner area.

Risk

The consequence can result in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Remedy

Norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement gas valve 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 02V276001 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: certain motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

Risk

Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Remedy

Dealers will repair the seat belts. Owner notification began october 23, 2000. 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 jayco at 1‑219‑825‑5861 or am-safe at 1‑219‑266‑8330.

Recall number 01V128001 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: folding campers. A flexible brake hose is not clamped in a position away from the tire, which can lead to chaffing of the hose causing a leak of hydraulic fluid.

Risk

This could result in a loss of trailer brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will add a clamp to the brake hose.

Recall number 00V382000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: mini motor homes. Certain pleated shades failed the requirements of fmvss no. 302, "flammability of interior materials."

Risk

If a fire occurred in the motor home, the pleated shades would burn at an accelerated rate, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the pleated shades on these motor homes.

Recall number 00V089000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: fold down trailers which use gas/electric absorption refrigerators supplied by norcold. The swivel nut which is an integral connection component of a pressure tap device has "stress corrosion cracking."

Risk

This cracking can lead to an open fracture in the brass nut, potentially allowing propane gas to leak.

Remedy

Dealers will remove the swivel nut/pressure tap component and replace with a remedy kit.

Recall number 99V287002 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: mini motor homes. The routing of the wire loom in the engine is too close to the engine block.

Risk

Contact between the wire loom and the engine block can cause smoke and/or fire in the engine block area.

Remedy

Dealers will relocate the wire away from the engine block.

Recall number 98V140000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: travel trailers. A spacer tube on the frame was omitted. This spacer tube allows adequate clearance between the tire and wheel well.

Risk

The tire could be damaged and/or blow out from contact with the wheel well increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.

Remedy

Dealers will install a dexter axle kit which will reverse the spring orientation to gain the clearance needed.

Recall number 98V039000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: mini-motor homes, travel trailers, and fifth wheels equipped with a printed circuit (pc) board housed in the electrical control box assembly equipped with the vehicle's air conditioning unit. An electrical relay on the pc board will fail to activate. When the relay fails to activate, other electrical components, and the pc board itself, are required to carry excess electrical current.

Risk

The electrical components and the pc board can overheat, char and produce smoke, possibly resulting in a fire.

Remedy

Rv products is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Owners will receive a replacement electrical control box and installation instructions. If an owner so desires, they can have their dealer install this control box.

Recall number 98V122001 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: travel trailers equipped with 20 lb. Lpg cylinders supplied by manchester tank. These cylinders are equipped with an overfill protection. The overfill protection device may not function properly.

Risk

If a cylinder is overfilled, and some of the gas leaks out, the vapors could ignite if there was a source of ignition present.

Remedy

Manchester tank is performing the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Manchester will replace these lpg cylinders.

Recall number 98V010003 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: travel and folding trailers equipped with dexter axles. The wheel bearings used in some of these axles have a metallurgical defect causing early failure.

Risk

A wheel bearing failure could result in the loss of the wheel end from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dexter axle is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will inspect the axles and replace the wheel bearings if necessary.

Recall number 97V190003 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: fifth wheel and travel trailers. Rivets used to secure the step risers on these vehicles are the wrong size. The rivets are too short in length and under stress can allow the step treads to become unattached from the mounting bracket.

Risk

If the step riser falls from the mounting bracket while a person is stepping on it, personal injury could occur.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the step riser assembly.

Recall number 97V113000 · Recall details

What is wrong

An in-line fuse to the auxiliary battery was omitted.

Risk

If a short occurred in the power line from the battery without the presence of over-current protection, the 12 volt line can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will install an in-line fuse to the auxiliary battery.

Recall number 97V062000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Staples were used to fasten the step box on the rear corners instead of screws.

Risk

The weight of a person stepping onto the step box could cause the step to break loose and possibly cause personal injury.

Remedy

Dealers will install a support kit which consists of two angled brackets and additional screws to support the step box.

Recall number 95V084000 · Recall details

What is wrong

The wheel tech wheel does not seat properly against the hub causing inability to fully tighten the wheel lug nuts.

Risk

If the lug nuts are not tightened the wheel can separatefrom the trailer during travel causing danger to the tow vehicle and othervehicles in the roadway.

Remedy

Replace both wheels and tires with wheels and tires from a different distributor which will allow proper fit against the hub and complete tightening of the lug nuts.

Recall number 93V166000 · Recall details

What is wrong

The switch which opens the slide-out room may have been installed incorrectly or damaged during shipping. Also, moisture can intrude into the control module. Any one of these conditions can cause the slide out room to open when the switch is off.

Risk

If the slide-out room opens while the vehicle is inmotion, it can result in a vehicle accident.

Remedy

Inspect the slide-out switch and the control module. Damaged switches will be repaired, and the control module will be replaced or fitted with a protective cover, as necessary.

Recall number 93V143000 · Recall details