NHTSA Recall 01V205000
Filed by Jayco, Inc.. Component: Fuel System, Other. Reported 2001-06-18. An estimated 272 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI MOTOR HOMES. THE HELLWIG HELPER SPRING U BOLT OR THE SPRING ITSELF CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE LIQUID PROPANE (LP) SUPPLY LINE.
Risk
THE LINE COULD BECOME DAMAGED CAUSING LP GAS LEAKAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REPOSITION (RAISE) THE LP SUPPLY LINE OUT OF THE NORMAL TRAVEL PATH OF THE HELPER SPRING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 11, 2001. 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 1-219-825-5861.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).