2003–2004 Jayco JAY Feather recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain travel trailers equipped with optional 6 gallon dsi gas/electric water heaters with remotely operated 110-VOLT water heater on/off switching, excessive heat CAN be generated at the wire connections to the water heater while the heater is being operated on 110 volts.
💥 The risk
This has resulted in heat and smoke damage to the water heater insulation, plumbing, wiring and water heater compartment.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will conduct a detailed inspection of the water heater wiring, remote relay and remove any excessive insulation at the connection between the supply line and the internal water heater wiring in the water junction box. The recall began on august 12, 2004. Owners should contact jayco at 1-219-825-5861.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V363000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 9901053
- Manufacturer
- JAYCO, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,437
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 12, 2004
- Built
- Dec 17, 2002 – Mar 31, 2004
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Jayco recall no. 9901053.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).