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Jayco Firenza Recall 03V256: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

NHTSA campaign 03V256, reported July 21, 2003, 233 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 03V256JAYCO, INC.
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Problem
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THERE IS NO OPTION TO SANITIZE THE FRESH WATER TANKS AND TO PREVENT BACK-FLOW FROM THE WATER PUMP.
Risk
CONTAMINATION OF THE WATER HOSE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD A HOSE ASSEMBLY WITH A VALVE TO ROUTE THE SANITATION SOLUTION TO THE FRESH TANK. ALSO A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR WILL BE ADDED TO THE FRESH WATER INTAKE TO PREVENT THE WATER FROM THE FRESH TANK FROM CONTACTING THE FRESH HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 17, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-574-825-0608.
Notes
JAYCO RECALL NO. 9901048.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

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