NHTSA Recall 97V062000
Filed by Jayco, Inc.. Component: Electrical System. Reported 1997-04-16. An estimated 445 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.