CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
- Problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Alante motorhomes built on Ford F53 chassis. A heat shield may have not have been installed, allowing the hydraulic lines to be exposed to excessive heat.
- Risk
- Excessive heat can melt hydraulic lines, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install aftermarket heat shields to the chassis, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903442.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some motorhomes may have been built without a heat shield over the underbody hydraulic lines. Without it, those lines can be exposed to excessive heat.
Excessive heat can melt the hydraulic lines, which increases the risk of a fire. Owners should watch for any sign of trouble with the vehicle and treat this recall as a safety issue.
The repair is free. Jayco will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will install aftermarket heat shields on the chassis at no charge. You can contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137 (recall number 9903442), and you should check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jayco Alante | 20162017 |
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