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Jayco Eagle Recall 99V287002: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

NHTSA campaign 99V287002, reported February 9, 2000, 14,870 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 99V287002JAYCO, INC.
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FOLD DOWN TRAILERS WHICH USE GAS/ELECTRIC ABSORPTION REFRIGERATORS SUPPLIED BY NORCOLD. THE SWIVEL NUT WHICH IS AN INTEGRAL CONNECTION COMPONENT OF A PRESSURE TAP DEVICE HAS "STRESS CORROSION CRACKING."
Risk
THIS CRACKING CAN LEAD TO AN OPEN FRACTURE IN THE BRASS NUT, POTENTIALLY ALLOWING PROPANE GAS TO LEAK.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE SWIVEL NUT/PRESSURE TAP COMPONENT AND REPLACE WITH A REMEDY KIT.
Notes
JAYCO RECALL NO. 9901029.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 30, 1999. 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 1-877-825-4872 OR NORCOLD AT 1-937-497-3080.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Jayco Eagle1997199819992000
Jayco Heritage199819992000
Jayco JAY1997