Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 97V-062 · Jayco vehicles
JAYCO, INC. recall 97V-062 covers 445 Jayco vehicles for a wiring: fuses and circuit breakers problem, reported to NHTSA on April 16, 1997.
Source: NHTSA recall 97V062000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
AN IN-LINE FUSE TO THE AUXILIARY BATTERY WAS OMITTED.
The risk
IF A SHORT OCCURRED IN THE POWER LINE FROM THE BATTERY WITHOUT THE PRESENCE OF OVER-CURRENT PROTECTION, THE 12 VOLT LINE CAN OVERHEAT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IN-LINE FUSE TO THE AUXILIARY BATTERY.
NOTE:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 21, 1997, WITH FOLLOWUP LETTERS BEGING MAILED DURING JULY 1997.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 1-219-825-0670.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 November 11, 1996 to January 9, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.