2003 JAYCO FIRENZA
6 recalls — 3 complaints — 1 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
07V129000 Mar 20, 2007
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
JAYCO WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE ... Read more
06V079000 Mar 21, 2006
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ACTIA CORPORATE INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS)NOS. 101 "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS" AND NO. 105 "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE INCORRECT SOFTWARE PROGR... Read more
Consequence
DRIVERS WOULD NOT BE WARNED OF BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURES.
Remedy
JAYCO IS WORKING WITH WORKHORSE TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND HAVE THE REPAIR PERFORMED ON THEIR VEHICLES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731 OR JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
04V030000 Jan 16, 2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, EXPOSURE TO HEAT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD DECREASE THE LIFE OF THE CABLE CONSTRAINT COMPONENTS. THIS COULD ALLOW THE ELECTRICAL CABLES TO COME IN CONTACT WITH, OR BE DAMAGED BY, EXHAUST COMPONENTS.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE DETERIORATION OF CABLE INSULATION OR SHORTING OF ELECTRICAL CABLES RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL METAL CABLE TIES AND HEAT SHIELDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 1, 2004. 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 1-574-825-0608.
03V256000 Jul 21, 2003
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THERE IS NO OPTION TO SANITIZE THE FRESH WATER TANKS AND TO PREVENT BACK-FLOW FROM THE WATER PUMP.
Consequence
CONTAMINATION OF THE WATER HOSE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD A HOSE ASSEMBLY WITH A VALVE TO ROUTE THE SANITATION SOLUTION TO THE FRESH TANK. ALSO A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR WILL BE ADDED TO THE FRESH WATER INTAKE TO PREVENT THE WATER FROM THE FRESH TANK FROM CONTACTING THE FRESH HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 17, 2003. OWNERS SHOUL... Read more
03V119000 Mar 26, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.
Consequence
IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 30, 2003. 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 1-574-825-0608.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jan 14, 2010
Incident date: Dec 29, 2009
WE OWN A 2003 CLASS A GAS MOTORHOME ON A WORKHORSE CHASSIS. WE HAVE INCURRED TWO INCIDENTS OF BRAKE FAILURE WHILE TRAVELING AND HAD TO PULL OVER OR BE TOWED TO A DEALER TO FIX THE BRAKES, THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED IN JANUARY, 2009, AT WHICH TIME WORKHORSE REIMBURSED OUR EXPENSES IN 2 INSTALLME... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 22, 2005
Incident date: Oct 21, 2005
THE SAFETY SUPPORTS FOR THE BEDROOM SLIDE FAILED DUE TO THEIR WEAK CONSTRUCTION CAUSING THE SLIDE TO MALFUNCTION AND POSSIBLY FALL OUT ON THE HIGHWAY. *JB
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Nov 22, 2005
Incident date: Oct 18, 2004
I BOUGHT A 2003 JAYCO FIRENZA THAT WAS INVOLVED IN RECALL 03V256000 THE DEALER SAID IT WAS DONE HOWEVER IT WAS NOT FULLY COMPLIED WITH I CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY TOOK NO ACTION. *JB
Technical Service Bulletins — 2003 JAYCO FIRENZA
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 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.
JAYCO FIRENZA — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the JAYCO FIRENZA across all model years (2002–2003).
11
Total Recalls
4
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
JAYCO FIRENZA — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 (current) | 6 | 3 | |
| 2002 | 5 | 1 | View |