NHTSA Campaign 03V256000
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Issued by JAYCO, INC. · Reported Jul 21, 2003 · 233 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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 SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-574-825-0608.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAYCO | AVATAR | 2002 | 233 |
| JAYCO | AVATAR | 2003 | 233 |
| JAYCO | FIRENZA | 2002 | 233 |
| JAYCO | FIRENZA | 2003 | 233 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 03V256000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.