Recall 98V-122: 1997 Jayco Designer, 1997 Jayco Eagle
JAYCO, INC. recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Feb 10, 1998, covering about 7,660 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: mini-motor homes, travel trailers, and fifth wheels equipped with a printed circuit (Pc) board housed in the electrical control box assembly equipped with the vehicle's air conditioning unit. An electrical relay on the pc board will fail to activate. When the relay fails to activate, other electrical components, and the pc board itself, are required to carry excess electrical current.
The risk
The electrical components and the pc board can overheat, char and produce smoke, possibly resulting in a fire.
The fix
Rv products is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Owners will receive a replacement electrical control box and installation instructions. If an owner so desires, they can have their dealer install this control box.
Notes
Owner notification began during december 1997. Owners who do not receive a free replacement electrical control box within a reasonable time should contact r. V. Products at 1-800-227-5693 or jayco at 1-219-296-6000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | JAYCO, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 98V122001 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 98V-122?
Vehicle description: mini-motor homes, travel trailers, and fifth wheels equipped with a printed circuit (Pc) board housed in the electrical control box assembly equipped with the vehicle's air conditioning unit. An electrical relay on the pc board will fail to activate. When the relay fails to activate, other electrical components, and the pc board itself, are required to carry excess electrical current.
How is recall 98V-122 fixed?
Rv products is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Owners will receive a replacement electrical control box and installation instructions. If an owner so desires, they can have their dealer install this control box.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.