Jayco, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2003

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Jayco, Inc. in 2003. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 9, 2003

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

JAYCO/SAMSUNG/MICROWAVES

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE UNITS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.

NHTSA ID: 03V383000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 6,442

Consequence Summary:

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE, THEY SHOULD LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR UNTIL THE PANEL IS REPLACED. CONSUMERS SHOULD NEVER USE THE MICROWAVE OVEN FOR STORAGE OR LEAVE ANY TOWELS, PAPER, CLOTH OR OTHER PRODUCTS IN THE MICROWAVE AFTER USE. 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 SAMSUNG AT 800-932-3837 OR JAYCO AT 1-574-825-0608.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 21, 2003

(Campaign #: 9901048)

JAYCO/WATER CONTAMINATION

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THERE IS NO OPTION TO SANITIZE THE FRESH WATER TANKS AND TO PREVENT BACK-FLOW FROM THE WATER PUMP.

NHTSA ID: 03V256000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 233

Consequence Summary:

CONTAMINATION OF THE WATER HOSE COULD OCCUR.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 26, 2003

(Campaign #: 9901046)

JAYCO/BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR

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.

NHTSA ID: 03V119000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 73

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 21, 2003

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

JAYCO/FUEL RETURN LINE

ON CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES BUILT ON GM GMT610 RV CHASSIS, DUE TO A CHANGE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM OF THESE CHASSIS, INCREASED PRESSURE RESULTS IN THE FUEL RETURN LINE. THE FUEL RETURN LINE IS USED TO PROVIDE A FUEL TAP FOR GENERATORS AND AUXILIARY ENGINES.

NHTSA ID: 03V057000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 4

Consequence Summary:

OPERATING THE GENERATOR WHILE THE VEHICLE ENGINE IS RUNNING WILL STALL THE GENERATOR DUE TO OVERFUELING. STARTING, PRIMING OR OPERATING THE GENERATOR WITH THE VEHICLE ENGINE RUNNING COULD RESULT IN FUEL OVERFLOWING THE CARBURETOR, FLOODING THE GENERATOR ENGINE AND SPILLING FUEL INTO THE GENERATOR COMPARTMENT AND ON THE GROUND.

Corrective Action:

GM/ONAN ADVISED JAYCO TO STOP DELIVERY OF THESE UNITS UNTIL A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM IS DEVELOPED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. 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 1-574-825-0653.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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