Jayco, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V243000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V243000 by Jayco, Inc.. Includes 74 affected units, REFRIGERATOR/FIRE/NORCOLD, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Jayco is recalling 74 my 1999-2001 designer fifth wheel motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. a fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.

Corrective Action

Jayco is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall began on june 23, 2008. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or jayco at 1-574-825-5861.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V243000
Manufacturer: Jayco, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2008-06-03T00:00:00
Subject: Refrigerator/fire/norcold
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 74

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Jayco is recalling 74 my 1999-2001 designer fifth wheel motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. a fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
Consequence Summary: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Corrective Action: Jayco is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall began on june 23, 2008. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or jayco at 1-574-825-5861.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-r7hf~udcy_fa5a
NHTSA ID: 08V243000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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