Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables
NHTSA recall 05V008000 · announced January 12, 2005 · filed by Jayco, Inc. · 688 units affected
The problem
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES THE BATTERY CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE THE CABLE TO MELT, CREATING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REROUTE AND/OR REPLACE THE BATTERY CABLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 574-825-5861.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2005 Jayco Escapade
- 2005 Jayco Granite Ridge
- 2005 Jayco Greyhawk
- 2005 Starcraft Co 1220 Redundant Ambient
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.