NHTSA Recall 12V451000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V451000; Date: Sep. 14, 2012
Overheating and melting of the transfer switch increases the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Jayco Greyhawk Class C; 2009 Jayco Greyhawk Class C; 2011 Jayco Greyhawk Class C; 2008 Jayco Melbourne Class C; 2009 Jayco Melbourne Class C; 2010 Jayco Melbourne Class C; 2011 Jayco Melbourne Class C; 2008 Jayco Octane Sport Utility; 2009 Jayco Octane Sport Utility; 2010 Jayco Octane Sport Utility
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: Jayco, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,596
Recall Summary:
Jayco, inc. , (jayco) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 and 2011 greyhawk class c motorhomes, model year 2008-2011 melbourne class c motorhomes, and 2008-2010 octane sport utility travel trailers manufactured from may 21, 2007, through September 10, 2010, equipped with iota-brand transfer switches. These trailers may have an improper electrical connection at the buss bar on the affected transfer switches. This improper connection may lead to overheating and melting of the transfer switch.
How to Fix:
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer switch, free of charge. The recall began on October 10, 2012. Owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Recall Notes:
Owners 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 www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 10, 2012
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