NHTSA Recall 04V363000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V363000; Date: Jul. 20, 2004
This has resulted in heat and smoke damage to the water heater insulation, plumbing, wiring and water heater compartment.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Jayco Jay Feather; 2004 Jayco Jay Feather
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle
Manufactured by: Jayco, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,437
Recall Summary:
On certain travel trailers equipped with optional 6 gallon dsi gas/electric water heaters with remotely operated 110-volt water heater on/off switching, excessive heat can be generated at the wire connections to the water heater while the heater is being operated on 110 volts.
How to Fix:
Dealers will conduct a detailed inspection of the water heater wiring, remote relay and remove any excessive insulation at the connection between the supply line and the internal water heater wiring in the water junction box. The recall began on August 12, 2004. Owners should contact jayco at 1-219-825-5861.
Recall Notes:
Jayco recall no. 9901053. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 12, 2004
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