Recall 99V-287: 1997–2000 Jayco Eagle, 1998–2000 Jayco Heritage and 1 more

JAYCO, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Feb 9, 2000, covering about 14,870 vehicles.

NHTSA number

99V-287

Report date

Feb 9, 2000

Vehicles affected

14,870

Owners notified

Dec 30, 1999

The problem

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."

The risk

This cracking can lead to an open fracture in the brass nut, potentially allowing propane gas to leak.

The fix

Dealers will remove the swivel nut/pressure tap component and replace with a remedy kit.

Notes

Jayco recall no. 9901029.owner notification began december 30, 1999. 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 1-877-825-4872 or norcold at 1-937-497-3080.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

Manufacturer	JAYCO, INC.
Component	Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Recall started by	the manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number	99V287002

Vehicles in this recall

Vehicle	Model years
Jayco Eagle	1997, 1998, 1999, 2000	All years
Jayco Heritage	1998, 1999, 2000	All years
Jayco JAY	1997	All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 99V-287?

How is recall 99V-287 fixed?

Dealers will remove the swivel nut/pressure tap component and replace with a remedy kit.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.