Electrical systemRecall 12V-347 · Jayco vehicles

JAYCO, INC. recall 12V-347 covers 908 Jayco vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on July 23, 2012.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected9085 models
ReportedJul 23, 2012Owners notified Aug 31, 2012
Complaints since7Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 12V347000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Jayco is recalling certain model year 2007 Greyhawk Class C motorhomes; model year 2008 and 2010 Seneca Class C motorhomes; model year 2009 and 2011 Eagle Fifth-wheel; 2010 Recon fifth-wheel; and model year 2008-2010 Designer fifth wheel vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2006, through August 13, 2010 for an improper electrical connection at the buss bar on the Iota-brand transfer switches installed in the vehicles.

The risk

An improper electrical connection at the buss bar could lead to overheating and melting of the transfer switch, increasing the risk of a fire, injury or death.

What to do

The fix

Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 31, 2012. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.

Owners 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.

5 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from June 15, 2006 to August 13, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.