2005 JAYCO ESCAPADE
8 recalls — 4 complaints — 3 TSBs
17V746000 Nov 21, 2017
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling various 2002-2016 recreational vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V746-9524.pdf. These extinguishers may be... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Jayco will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and ... Read more
06V210000 Jun 14, 2006
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON CHEVROLET CHASSIS, THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT LATCH OR UNLATCH.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
GENERAL MOTORS IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 05V558000) AND WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLES AND, IF FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE, THE ENTIRE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WOULD BE REPLACED. FOR BUCKLES FOUND TO BE OPERATIVE, DEALERS WILL REPLACE ONLY THE UPPER BUCKLE COVER. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630... Read more
06V095000 Mar 31, 2006
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS MAY EXPERIENCE STALLING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AND MAY OR MAY NOT RESTART.
Consequence
SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL UPGRADE THE FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE (FICM) WIRE HARNESS OR REPLACED, AND/OR HAVE A NEW INJECTION CONTROL PRESSURE (ICP)) SENSOR CONNECTOR INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-... Read more
06V088000 Mar 30, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON CHEVROLET CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRO-BOOST BRAKE ASSEMBLIES, THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR MAY CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY DURING NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS.
Consequence
IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE WERE OPEN, FRAGMENTS FROM THE ACCUMULATOR COULD CAUSE INJURY TO PEOPLE IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA. THE PRESENCE OF THIS CRACK OR FRACTURED SURFACE COULD ALLOW THE HYDRAULIC FLUID TO LEAK FROM THE ACCUMULATOR CIRCUIT OF THE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY. THE LOSS ... Read more
Remedy
CHEVROLET IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. CHEVROLET WILL TEST THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY FOR FUNCTIONAL OPERATION OF THE TWO-FUNCTION VALVE. IF THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY FAILS THE TEST, DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE THE ASSEMBLY. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-63... Read more
06V082000 Mar 28, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS, THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT MATERIAL PROCESS RESULTED IN AN AIR FILTER PAPER ELEMENT THAT CAN SMOLDER OR BURN. THIS CHANGE IN FILTER PAPER COMPOSITION, COMBINED WITH THE CONFIGURATION OF THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM, MAY ALLOW HOT CARBON PARTICLES TO C... Read more
Consequence
THESE HOT PARTICLES MAY IGNITE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM DAMAGE OR UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
05V556000 Dec 16, 2005
TRAILER HITCHES
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE HITCH RECEIVER MAY HAVE MISSING REINFORCING PLATES. WHEN A LOAD IS APPLIED TO THE HITCH, IT MAY BECOME PARTIALLY DETACHED FROM THE FRAME IF THESE PLATES ARE MISSING.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION, IF NOT ADDRESSED, COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REINFORCING PLATES WITH NEW HARDWARE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
05V476000 Oct 14, 2005
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON CHEVROLET C3500 (EXPRESS) CUTAWAY CHASSIS HAVE A TOWING PIGTAIL THAT WILL NOT SHOW BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE TOWED VEHICLE IF HOOKED TO THE TOWING PIGTAIL.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REWIRE THE TOWING PIGTAIL WIRES TO INCLUDE THE BRAKE LIGHT CIRCUIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
05V008000 Jan 12, 2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES THE BATTERY CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE THE CABLE TO MELT, CREATING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REROUTE AND/OR REPLACE THE BATTERY CABLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 574-825-5861.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY
Mar 27, 2008
Incident date: Sep 20, 2007
WAS RUNNING PROPANE HEATER; AFTER 2-3 HOUR SPAN THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR WENT OFF. CONTINUES TO GO OFF AFTER 2-3 HOURS RUNNING PROPANE HEATER. DOES NOT GO OFF WHEN RUNNING GENERATOR OR AIR CONDITIONER; ONLY WITH PROPANE HEATER. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Apr 27, 2007
Incident date: Jul 13, 2006
PURCHASED BRAND NEW RV, WENT "DRY CAMPING" (WITHOUT UTILITIES) WITHIN 1 WEEK OF POSSESSION; ON GENERATOR, MICROWAVE LOST LOTS OF TIME, CAUSING MEALS TO BURN, ETC.; OVER LAST 10 MONTHS DEALERSHIP UNSUCCESSFULLY REPLACED (THEY SAY) 3 TIMES; RV MFG REFUSING SINCE DEC. TO DO MORE; TOLD BY GENERATOR MFG ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Apr 27, 2007
Incident date: Jul 13, 2006
PURCHASED BRAND NEW RV, WENT "DRY CAMPING" (WITHOUT UTILITIES) WITHIN 1 WEEK OF POSSESSION; ON GENERATOR, MICROWAVE LOST LOTS OF TIME, CAUSING MEALS TO BURN, ETC.; OVER LAST 10 MONTHS DEALERSHIP UNSUCCESSFULLY REPLACED (THEY SAY) 3 TIMES; RV MFG REFUSING SINCE DEC. TO DO MORE; TOLD BY GENERATOR MFG ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 27, 2007
Incident date: Jul 13, 2006
PURCHASED BRAND NEW RV, WENT "DRY CAMPING" (WITHOUT UTILITIES) WITHIN 1 WEEK OF POSSESSION; ON GENERATOR, MICROWAVE LOST LOTS OF TIME, CAUSING MEALS TO BURN, ETC.; OVER LAST 10 MONTHS DEALERSHIP UNSUCCESSFULLY REPLACED (THEY SAY) 3 TIMES; RV MFG REFUSING SINCE DEC. TO DO MORE; TOLD BY GENERATOR MFG ... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2005 JAYCO ESCAPADE
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
INC 22-067
May 17, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH STORAGE TIPS. INSTRUCTIONS FOR STORING JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH DIESEL PUSHERS.
05186
Aug 1, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE PORCH LIGHT CIRCUIT FROM THE STEP CONTROLLER WAS WIRED WITH NO BACK FEED PROTECTION ON JAYCO MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WTH A KWIKEE 9000 STEP. *TT
05V008
Mar 29, 2005
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BATTERY WIRE RECALL ON 2005 JAYCO GRANITE RIDGE, GREYHAWK, ESCAPADE, AND STARCRAFT AMBIENT MOTORHOMES. *TT
JAYCO ESCAPADE — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the JAYCO ESCAPADE across all model years (2003–2006).
23
Total Recalls
4
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths