NHTSA Recall 02V279001
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V279001; Date: Oct. 22, 2002
Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the ac electric mode can result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Jayco Designer Fw; 2000 Jayco Designer Fw; 1999 Jayco Designer Mh; 2000 Jayco Designer Mh; 1999 Jayco Designer Tt; 2000 Jayco Designer Tt; 1999 Jayco Eagle Fw; 2000 Jayco Eagle Fw; 1999 Jayco Eagle Mh; 2000 Jayco Eagle Mh; 1999 Jayco Eagle Resort; 2000 Jayco Eagle Resort; 1999 Jayco Eagle Tt; 2000 Jayco Eagle Tt; 1999 Jayco Hawk Tt; 2000 Jayco Kiwi Tt; 2000 Jayco Quest Fw; 2000 Jayco Quest Tt
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle
Manufactured by: Jayco, Inc.
Affected Units:: 5,830
Recall Summary:
On certain travel trailers, motor homes, and fifth wheel campers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units, model numbers n841, n821, n641, and n621. These refrigerators can experience a cooling system leak caused by operation in the ac electric mode. If a leak occurs, the cooling performance of the refrigerator will deteriorate, requiring immediate replacement of the cooling unit.
How to Fix:
Norcold will inspect and replace the refrigerator cooling units. 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 at 1-800-767-9101 or jayco at 1-574-825-0608.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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