2003-2010 Jayco Embark, Jayco Legacy and others recall: recreational vehicle/trailer
Jayco, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 17, 2010. It covers about 387 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 387
- reported
- Dec 17, 2010
- owners notified
- Jan 31, 2011
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- Jayco is recalling certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
- Risk
- The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
- Remedy
- Jayco is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The recall began on january 31, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1‑800‑767‑9101.
Recall number 10V649000
Affected vehicles
- Jayco Embark 2010 2010
- Jayco Legacy 2003-2004 20032004
- Jayco Pinnacle 2010 2010
Questions about recall 10V649000
Is there a recall on the 2003-2010 Jayco Embark, Jayco Legacy and others recreational vehicle/trailer?
Yes. Recall 10V649000, reported on December 17, 2010, covers about 387 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 10V649000?
Jayco is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The recall began on january 31, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1‑800‑767‑9101.
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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