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1999-2000 Jayco Designer FW, Jayco Designer MH and others recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Jayco, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 22, 2002. It covers about 5,830 vehicles.

vehicles affected
5,830
reported
Oct 22, 2002

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 02V279001

Is there a recall on the 1999-2000 Jayco Designer FW, Jayco Designer MH and others recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 02V279001, reported on October 22, 2002, covers about 5,830 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V279001?

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.

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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