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Jayco Camper III Recall 00V061: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

NHTSA campaign 00V061, reported March 1, 2000, 38 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 00V061JAYCO, INC.
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS B CAMPER VANS. WHEN THE REFRIGERATOR CABINET WAS SECURED DURING MANUFACTURE, THE BOLTS MAY HAVE EXTENDED INTO AND PUNCTURED THE GASOLINE FUEL TANK, RESULTING IN LEAKAGE OF GASOLINE.
Risk
GASOLINE LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL SEAL THE PERFORATED GAS TANK AND RE-SECURE THE REFRIGERATOR CABINET AWAY FROM THE GAS TANK AND INTO THE FRAME.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 14, 2000. 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 1-219-825-5861. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Jayco Camper III199819992000