CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
- Problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Entegra Launch, Qwest, Jayco Melbourne, and Melbourne Prestige motorhomes. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor circuit may be inadequate, which can allow the wiring harness to overheat.
- Risk
- A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to only operate the HVAC front blower in manual (not automatic) mode whenever the engine is on. Do not use the maximum blower or lowest/highest temperature settings until the remedy is performed. Dealers will relocate and replace the fuse and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The HVAC front blower motor circuit in these motorhomes may be undersized, which can allow the wiring harness to overheat.
An overheating wiring harness raises the risk of a fire. Until the repair is done, operate the HVAC front blower only in manual mode whenever the engine is running, and avoid the maximum blower setting and the lowest or highest temperature settings.
The remedy is free at an authorized dealer, who will relocate and replace the fuse and wiring harness. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2023. You can also contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267, and check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Entegra Launch | 20202021 |
|---|---|
| Entegra Qwest | 20202021 |
| Jayco Melbourne | 20202021 |
| Jayco Melbourne Prestige | 20202021 |