NHTSA Recall 06V089000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V089000; Date: Mar. 30, 2006
When the straps fail, the muffler can drop to the ground.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Jayco Avatar
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System
Manufactured by: Jayco, Inc.
Affected Units:: 3
Recall Summary:
On certain motor homes equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the straps that support the converter mufflers to the chassis, these welds are causing the straps to fail.
How to Fix:
Caterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Caterpillar will have the converter muffler straps replaced free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at 309-675-6496 or jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
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