Recall 12V451000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Report Date
20120914
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Affected Vehicles
10 models

Defect Description

Jayco, Inc., (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 and 2011 Greyhawk Class C motorhomes, model year 2008-2011 Melbourne Class C motorhomes, and 2008-2010 Octane Sport Utility travel trailers manufactured from May 21, 2007, through September 10, 2010, equipped with Iota-brand transfer switches. These trailers may have an improper electrical connection at the buss bar on the affected transfer switches. This improper connection may lead to overheating and melting of the transfer switch.

Safety Consequence

Overheating and melting of the transfer switch increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer switch, free of charge. The recall began on October 10, 2012. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2008 JAYCO GREYHAWK CLASS C
2008 JAYCO MELBOURNE CLASS C
2008 JAYCO OCTANE SPORT UTILITY
2009 JAYCO GREYHAWK CLASS C
2009 JAYCO MELBOURNE CLASS C
2009 JAYCO OCTANE SPORT UTILITY
2010 JAYCO MELBOURNE CLASS C
2010 JAYCO OCTANE SPORT UTILITY
2011 JAYCO GREYHAWK CLASS C
2011 JAYCO MELBOURNE CLASS C

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.