NHTSA Campaign 02V279001
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Issued by JAYCO, INC. · Reported Oct 22, 2002 · 5,830 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, MOTOR HOMES, AND FIFTH WHEEL CAMPERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS, MODEL NUMBERS N841, N821, N641, AND N621. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE A COOLING SYSTEM LEAK CAUSED BY OPERATION IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE. IF A LEAK OCCURS, THE COOLING PERFORMANCE OF THE REFRIGERATOR WILL DETERIORATE, REQUIRING IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT OF THE COOLING UNIT.
Consequence
EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
NORCOLD WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS. 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 NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR JAYCO AT 1-574-825-0608.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAYCO | DESIGNER FW | 1999 | 5,830 |
| JAYCO | DESIGNER FW | 2000 | 5,830 |
| JAYCO | DESIGNER MH | 1999 | 5,830 |
| JAYCO | DESIGNER MH | 2000 | 5,830 |
| JAYCO | DESIGNER TT | 1999 | 5,830 |
| JAYCO | DESIGNER TT | 2000 | 5,830 |
| JAYCO | EAGLE FW | 1999 | 5,830 |
| JAYCO | EAGLE FW | 2000 | 5,830 |
| JAYCO | EAGLE MH | 1999 | 5,830 |
| JAYCO | EAGLE MH | 2000 | 5,830 |
| JAYCO | EAGLE RESORT | 1999 | 5,830 |
| JAYCO | EAGLE RESORT | 2000 | 5,830 |
| JAYCO | EAGLE TT | 1999 | 5,830 |
| JAYCO | EAGLE TT | 2000 | 5,830 |
| JAYCO | HAWK TT | 1999 | 5,830 |
| JAYCO | KIWI TT | 2000 | 5,830 |
| JAYCO | QUEST FW | 2000 | 5,830 |
| JAYCO | QUEST TT | 2000 | 5,830 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 02V279001 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.