The defect
JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010- 2011 GREYHAWK CLASS C MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 28, 2009, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 FOR AN IMPROPER ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AT THE BUSS BAR ON THE AFFECTED TRANSFER SWITCHES.
The risk
THIS COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING AND MELTING OF THE TRANSFER SWITCH, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE, INJURY OR DEATH.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSFER SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Jayco Greyhawk Class C | 2010, 2011 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayco Greyhawk Class C | 2010 | 1 | 1 |
| Jayco Greyhawk Class C | 2011 | 4 | 3 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2011
58 of the 597 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2011 concerned the electrical system; JAYCO, INC. filed 109 campaigns in all.
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| 11V598000 27 Dec 2011 | Karma Automotive LLC |
| 11V579000 15 Dec 2011 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| 11V577000 8 Dec 2011 | KEYSTONE RV COMPANY |
| 11V548000 10 Nov 2011 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC |
| 11V523000 28 Oct 2011 | DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| 11V503000 18 Oct 2011 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| 11V456000 7 Sept 2011 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2011