JAYCO OCTANE SPORT UTILITY 2008: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V451000

Make Model Year
JAYCO OCTANE SPORT UTILITY 2008
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-10-10 2012-09-14 2012-09-14

Production Dates: 2007-05-21 - 2010-09-10

Manufacturers Involved: Jayco, Inc.

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1596

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

Overheating and melting of the transfer switch increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

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.