Electrical systemRecall 12V-451 · Jayco vehicles

JAYCO, INC. recall 12V-451 covers 1,596 Jayco vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on September 14, 2012.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected1,5963 models
ReportedSep 14, 2012Owners notified Oct 10, 2012
Complaints since4Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 12V451000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Jayco, Inc., (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 and 2011 Greyhawk Class C motorhomes, model year 2008-2011 Melbourne Class C motorhomes, and 2008-2010 Octane Sport Utility travel trailers manufactured from May 21, 2007, through September 10, 2010, equipped with Iota-brand transfer switches. These trailers may have an improper electrical connection at the buss bar on the affected transfer switches. This improper connection may lead to overheating and melting of the transfer switch.

The risk

Overheating and melting of the transfer switch increases the risk of a fire.

What to do

The fix

Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer switch, free of charge. The recall began on October 10, 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 www.safercar.gov.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from May 21, 2007 to September 10, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.