NHTSA campaign 04V363000
JAYCO, INC. recall 04V363000
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL 6 GALLON DSI GAS/ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS WITH REMOTELY OPERATED 110-VOLT WATER HEATER ON/OFF SWITCHING, EXCESSIVE HEAT CAN BE GENERATED AT THE WIRE CONNECTIONS TO THE WATER HEATER WHILE THE HEATER IS BEING OPERATED ON 110 VOLTS.
What can happen
THIS HAS RESULTED IN HEAT AND SMOKE DAMAGE TO THE WATER HEATER INSULATION, PLUMBING, WIRING AND WATER HEATER COMPARTMENT.
Repair
DEALERS WILL CONDUCT A DETAILED INSPECTION OF THE WATER HEATER WIRING, REMOTE RELAY AND REMOVE ANY EXCESSIVE INSULATION AT THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE SUPPLY LINE AND THE INTERNAL WATER HEATER WIRING IN THE WATER JUNCTION BOX. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-219-825-5861.
Components
- Equipment: Recreational vehicle/trailer
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.