Electrical system: wiringRecall 06V-016 · 2006 Jayco Escapade
JAYCO, INC. recall 06V-016 covers 47 2006 Jayco Escapade for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on January 23, 2006.
Source: NHTSA recall 06V016000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE WIRE HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST TAIL PIPE WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE CABLE MELTING AND CREATING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
The risk
THIS CONDITION, IF NOT ADDRESSED, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, ACCIDENT, INJURY OR DEATH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REROUTE AND REPLACE THE WIRE HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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 June 15, 2005 to October 21, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.