Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 00V-061 · 1998–2000 Jayco Camper III
JAYCO, INC. recall 00V-061 covers 38 1998–2000 Jayco Camper III for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on March 1, 2000.
Source: NHTSA recall 00V061000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS B CAMPER VANS. WHEN THE REFRIGERATOR CABINET WAS SECURED DURING MANUFACTURE, THE BOLTS MAY HAVE EXTENDED INTO AND PUNCTURED THE GASOLINE FUEL TANK, RESULTING IN LEAKAGE OF GASOLINE.
The risk
GASOLINE LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL SEAL THE PERFORATED GAS TANK AND RE-SECURE THE REFRIGERATOR CABINET AWAY FROM THE GAS TANK AND INTO THE FRAME.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 14, 2000. 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 JAYCO AT 1-219-825-5861. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 19, 1998 to December 22, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.