CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Melbourne Prestige motorhomes. The liquid propane (LP) tank hangers may be the wrong size and have insufficient welding, allowing the LP tank to dislodge.
- Risk
- If the LP tank dislodges while the motorhome is in transit, it can increase the risk of a crash with the ignition of the propane.
- Remedy
- Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will install a support bracket on each side of the propane tank, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903501.
- 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
The liquid propane tank hangers on these motorhomes may be the wrong size and have insufficient welding, so the LP tank can come loose while the vehicle is in transit.
If the propane tank dislodges during travel, it can increase the risk of a crash and ignition of the propane, which creates a serious fire and safety hazard for occupants and others nearby.
Dealers will install a support bracket on each side of the propane tank at no cost to you. Contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jayco Melbourne Prestige | 201820192020 |
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