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Jayco Designer Recall 97V062: Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers

NHTSA campaign 97V062, reported April 16, 1997, 445 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 97V062JAYCO, INC.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Problem
AN IN-LINE FUSE TO THE AUXILIARY BATTERY WAS OMITTED.
Risk
IF A SHORT OCCURRED IN THE POWER LINE FROM THE BATTERY WITHOUT THE PRESENCE OF OVER-CURRENT PROTECTION, THE 12 VOLT LINE CAN OVERHEAT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IN-LINE FUSE TO THE AUXILIARY BATTERY.
Notes
NOTE:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 21, 1997, WITH FOLLOWUP LETTERS BEGING MAILED DURING JULY 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-219-825-0670.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Affected vehicles

Jayco Designer1997
Jayco Eagle1997