NHTSA Recall 99V287002
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V287002; Date: Feb. 9, 2000
This cracking can lead to an open fracture in the brass nut, potentially allowing propane gas to leak.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Jayco Eagle; 1998 Jayco Eagle; 1999 Jayco Eagle; 2000 Jayco Eagle; 1998 Jayco Heritage; 1999 Jayco Heritage; 2000 Jayco Heritage; 1997 Jayco JAY
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle
Manufactured by: Jayco, Inc.
Affected Units:: 14,870
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: fold down trailers which use gas/electric absorption refrigerators supplied by norcold. The swivel nut which is an integral connection component of a pressure tap device has "stress corrosion cracking. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will remove the swivel nut/pressure tap component and replace with a remedy kit.
Recall Notes:
Jayco recall no. 9901029. Owner notification began December 30, 1999. 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 jayco at 1-877-825-4872 or norcold at 1-937-497-3080. 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: Dec 30, 1999
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