2008–2011 Jayco Melbourne Class C & 2008–2009, 2011 Jayco Greyhawk Class C + 1 more recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
Overheating and melting of the transfer switch increases the risk of a fire.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 12V451000
- Manufacturer
- JAYCO, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,596
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Owner phone
- 1-800-283-8267
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 10, 2012
- Built
- May 21, 2007 – Sep 10, 2010
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners 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 www.safercar.gov.