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Jayco Avatar Recall 06V089: Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System

NHTSA campaign 06V089, reported March 30, 2006, 3 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 06V089JAYCO, INC.
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Problem
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES, THE STRAPS THAT SUPPORT THE CONVERTER MUFFLERS TO THE CHASSIS, THESE WELDS ARE CAUSING THE STRAPS TO FAIL.
Risk
WHEN THE STRAPS FAIL, THE MUFFLER CAN DROP TO THE GROUND.
Remedy
CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. CATERPILLAR WILL HAVE THE CONVERTER MUFFLER STRAPS REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 309-675-6496 OR JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
Notes
CUSTOMERS 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Affected vehicles

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