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1990-1994 Jayco Designer, Jayco Eagle and others recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Jayco, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 9, 2002. It covers about 16,801 vehicles.

vehicles affected
16,801
reported
Oct 9, 2002

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 02V276001

Is there a recall on the 1990-1994 Jayco Designer, Jayco Eagle and others recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 02V276001, reported on October 9, 2002, covers about 16,801 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V276001?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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