Dt: on 5/30/05 while driving, the c channel of the a frame sheared off and separated from the frame on both left and right hand sides. It appeared to be metal fatigue or defective metal, but the welds were intact. The front of the camper dropped down and began scraping the ground. No abnormal behavior or noises prior to failure. Was cruising along about 55 MPH, but may have occurred in construction zone, and just fell out as the vehicle went along. No previous problems with the trailer prior to failure.*ak
The worst 1990 Jayco Jay problems
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Recalls 1
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- 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
Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Jayco Jay 1
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Is the 1990 Jayco Jay reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1990 Jayco Jay, close to a typical Jay model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Jayco Jay?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1990 Jayco Jay have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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