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Jayco Greyhawk Class C Recall 12V451: Electrical System

NHTSA campaign 12V451, reported September 14, 2012, 1,596 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V451JAYCO, INC.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem
Jayco, Inc., (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 and 2011 Greyhawk Class C motorhomes, model year 2008-2011 Melbourne Class C motorhomes, and 2008-2010 Octane Sport Utility travel trailers manufactured from May 21, 2007, through September 10, 2010, equipped with Iota-brand transfer switches. These trailers may have an improper electrical connection at the buss bar on the affected transfer switches. This improper connection may lead to overheating and melting of the transfer switch.
Risk
Overheating and melting of the transfer switch increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer switch, free of charge. The recall began on October 10, 2012. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Notes
Owners 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 www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Jayco Greyhawk Class C200820092011
Jayco Melbourne Class C2008200920102011
Jayco Octane Sport Utility200820092010