1986 JAYCO JAY Recalls
Item Affected: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Date Announced: 10/09/2002
Description of Recall: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 442, 443, 452, EV452, 453, 462, EV462, 463, EV463, 482, EV482, 483, EV483, 874, AND 875 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1987 AND MAY 1995. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE A BREAK DOWN IN A RUBBER SEAL WITHIN THE GAS VALVE. AS THE RUBBER SEAL AGES, A LEAK MAY OCCUR, ALLOWING PROPANE GAS TO ACCUMULATE IN THE BURNER AREA.
Conequence: THE CONSEQUENCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Action Need To Fix It: NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT GAS VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. 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 NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-667-3005.
Notes: ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Item Affected: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Date Announced: 05/01/1991
Description of Recall: THE STOP LAMPS ON THESE TRAILERS FAILED TO COMPLY WITH PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 108.
Conequence: INADEQUATE STOP LIGHTS CAN CAUSE MOTORIST FOLLOWING THETRAILER TO MISS A STOP OR TURN SIGNAL, AND AN ACCIDENT MAY RESULT.
Action Need To Fix It: REPLACE THE LENSES OF THE STOP LAMPS TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 108.
Notes: SYSTEM: STOP LAMPS; FMVSS 108.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FOLD-DOWN CAMPER TRAILERS.
