1991 Jayco Jay Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

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Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported October 9, 2002 · 16,801 vehicles affected

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

WheelsReported October 4, 1993 · 66 vehicles affected

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

Unknown or otherReported September 14, 1993 · 3,143 vehicles affected

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

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Is the 1991 Jayco Jay reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1991 Jayco Jay.

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Jayco Jay?

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How many recalls does the 1991 Jayco Jay have?

3 recalls, covering equipment, wheels and unknown or other.

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