Electrical system: wiringRecall 13V-514 · Jayco vehicles
Jayco, Inc. recall 13V-514 covers 247 Jayco vehicles for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on October 18, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 68% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V514000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Jayco is recalling certain model year 2014 Jay Flight and Jay Flight Swift Travel Trailers manufactured July 8, 2013, through August 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, an improper amount of insulation may be stripped from the 110V AC water heater ignition wires resulting in a poor connection of the wires.
The risk
A poor wiring connection could increase the wiring's resistance, causing excessive heat, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
The fix
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the installation of the LP/Electric water heater and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2013. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 8, 2013 to August 30, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.