Jayco, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2010
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 10 safety recalls made by Jayco, Inc. in 2010. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 17, 2010
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
REFRIGERATORS/POSSIBLE FIRE/NORCOLD
JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.
NHTSA ID: 10V649000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 387
Consequence Summary:
THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
JAYCO IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 8, 2010
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
OMMITTED INTERMEDIATE SIDE MARKER LIGHT
CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 JAYCO MODEL JAY FEATHER SELECT TRAVEL TRAILERS SERIES 29L MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 11, 2010, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 10, 2010, ARE MISSING THE INTERMEDIATE SIDE MARKER LIGHT. IF THE SIDE MARKER IS MISSING, VEHICLES OVER 30 FEET IN OVERALL LENGTH DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
NHTSA ID: 10V558000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 44
Consequence Summary:
A MISSING REQUIRED ITEM OF VEHICLE LIGHTING EQUIPMENT MAY REDUCE THE VEHICLE'S VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
JAYCO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTALL THE MISSING SIDE MARKER LIGHT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALLBEGAN ON DECEMBER 9, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 5, 2010
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
STOVE LP LEAK
JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 JAY FEATHER SELECT TRAVEL TRAILERS SERIES 29L, MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2010, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 10, 2010. DURING THE COURSE OF A ROUTINE INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE STOVE IN THE EXTERIOR KITCHEN HAD NOT BEEN TESTED FOR LIQUID PROPANE (LP) LEAKS.
NHTSA ID: 10V567000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 35
Consequence Summary:
AN LP LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, INJURY, OR DEATH.
Corrective Action:
JAYCO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 9, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 21, 2010
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
RANGE/OVEN COMBO/GAS SUPPLY LINE/POSSIBLE FIRE
JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEELS MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 16, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD 35 SERIES RANGE OVENS. A POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR A SMALL FRACTURE WITHIN THE LINE DELIVERING GAS TO THE OVEN CAVITY BURNER. SUCH A FRACTURE MAY CAUSE PROPANE GAS TO LEAK FROM THE LINE.
NHTSA ID: 10V500000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 836
Consequence Summary:
A PROPANE LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective Action:
JAYCO IS WORKING WITH ATWOOD AND WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE STOVES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ATWOOD AT 1-574-266-4749 OR JAYCO AT 1-574-825-0608.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 4, 2010
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
AXLE ASSEMBLY/WHEEL END SEPARATION
JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 PINNACLE FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES. ON SOME AXLES, CRACKS COULD APPEAR IN THE SPINDLE WELD.
NHTSA ID: 10V469000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 9
Consequence Summary:
THESE CRACKS CAN PROPAGATE AND CAUSE THE SPINDLE TO DETACH FROM THE AXLE TUBE, RESULTING IN THE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL END FROM THE VEHICLE, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD THAT INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH TO OTHER VEHICLES, AND COMPROMISES THE DRIVER'S CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
JAYCO IS WORKING WITH DEXTER AXLE AND WILL INSPECT THE AXLE SERIAL NUMBER AND REPLACE IT IF IT FALLS WITHIN THE SERIAL NUMBER RANGE. REPLACEMENT OF THE AXLE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267 AND DEXTER AXLE AT 1-800-2164.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 21, 2010
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR FIREPLACE
JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 LEGACY AND MODEL YEAR 2005 DESIGNER FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.
NHTSA ID: 10V424000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 207
Consequence Summary:
AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
JAYCO IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 9, 2010
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FEDERAL ID LABEL/FMVSS 110
JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 JAY FEATHER SELECT TRAVEL TRAILERS, SERIES X213 MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 17, 2010 THROUGH AUGUST 16, 2010 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE FEDERAL ID LABEL AND THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL HAVE AN INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE.
NHTSA ID: 10V395000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 90
Consequence Summary:
A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
JAYCO WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABELS OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 26, 2010
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
IMPROPER AXLE POSITION
JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 JAYCO SELECT CAMPING TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 11, 2009 THROUGH APRIL 6, 2010. THE AXLE IS LOCATED TOO FAR FORWARD ALLOWING THE TIRES TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE WHEEL WELL, WHICH MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE TIRE AND/OR THE WHEEL WELL.
NHTSA ID: 10V337000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 59
Consequence Summary:
IF THIS CONDITION IS NOT REPAIRED, IT MAY RESULT IN A CRASH, POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.
Corrective Action:
JAYCO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-574-825-0608.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 18, 2010
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLIES
JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 INSIGNIA MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 14, 2009 AND JANUARY 15, 2010 WITH KONGSBERG POWER PRODUCTS SYSTEMS ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDALS. THE DRIVE PIN WHICH SECURES THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM TO THE BALANCE OF THE ASSEMBLY MAY BECOME DISENGAGED, THIS MAY CAUSE A REDUCTION IN VEHICLE BRAKING AND/OR CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MOVE OUT OF POSITION AND INTERFERE WITH THROTTLE PEDAL FUNCTION.
NHTSA ID: 10V048000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 2
Consequence Summary:
A REDUCTION IN BRAKING OR INTERFERENCE WITH THE THROTTLE PEDAL COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
UNITS ARE IN DEALERS STOCK AND NONE HAVE BEEN RETAIL SOLD. THEREFORE, OWNER LETTERS TO CUSTOMERS WILL NOT TAKE PLACE. DEALERS WILL RECEIVE KITS AND WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A C-CLAMP ON THE ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL. JAYCO MAY BE REACHED AT 1-800-283-8267.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 26, 2010
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
LEVELING JACK REMOTE MODULE
JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 EAGLE AND MODEL YEAR 2010 DESIGNER FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS. IN THE PRESENCE OF MOISTURE, A REMOTE ACTIVATION MODULE FOR THE LEVELING JACK MAY ACTIVATE AUTONOMOUSLY WITHOUT THE USE OF THE REMOTE CONTROL.
NHTSA ID: 10V021000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 354
Consequence Summary:
IF THE JACK WERE TO ACTIVATE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING TOWED, IT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH LEADING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY, OR DEATH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY WHICH WILL PREVENT THE REMOTE MODULE FROM SELF-ACTIVATING IN THE PRESENCE OF MOISTURE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No