| Make : JAYCO | Model : JAY | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19960701 - 19970630 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V287002 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19991230 | Date Received by ODI: 20000209 | Date Added to Database: 20000209 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: JAYCO, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: JAYCO, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 9901029 | ||
| Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 14870 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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." |
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Consequence:
THIS CRACKING CAN LEAD TO AN OPEN FRACTURE IN THE BRASS NUT, POTENTIALLY ALLOWING PROPANE GAS TO LEAK. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE SWIVEL NUT/PRESSURE TAP COMPONENT AND REPLACE WITH A REMEDY KIT. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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