Recall 12V451000: 2008–2011 Jayco Greyhawk Class C, 2008–2011 Jayco Melbourne Class C, 2008–2010 Jayco Octane Sport Utility

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Sep 14, 2012
Vehicles affected
1,596
Models
3
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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.

Affected vehicles

  • 2008 Jayco Greyhawk Class C
  • 2009 Jayco Greyhawk Class C
  • 2011 Jayco Greyhawk Class C
  • 2008 Jayco Melbourne Class C
  • 2009 Jayco Melbourne Class C
  • 2010 Jayco Melbourne Class C
  • 2011 Jayco Melbourne Class C
  • 2008 Jayco Octane Sport Utility
  • 2009 Jayco Octane Sport Utility
  • 2010 Jayco Octane Sport Utility

Details

NHTSA campaign
12V451000
Manufacturer
JAYCO, INC.
Owner letters
Oct 10, 2012
Components
Electrical system (Electrical System)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology