The defect
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling various 2002-2016 recreational vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V746-9524.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
The risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy
Jayco will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Jayco Ambient | 2004, 2005 |
| Jayco Avatar | 2003 |
| Jayco Cove | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Jayco Designer | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Jayco Eagle | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Jayco Embark | 2009, 2010, 2012 |
| Jayco Escapade | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Jayco Firenza | 2002, 2003 |
| Jayco Granite Ridge | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Jayco Greyhawk | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Jayco JAY Feather | 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Jayco JAY Flight | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Jayco JAY Series | 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Jayco Kiwi | 2002, 2003 |
| Jayco Legacy | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Jayco Melbourne Class C | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Jayco Northpoint | 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Jayco Octane | 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Jayco Pinnacle | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Jayco Precept | 2010, 2014, 2015 |
| Jayco Qwest | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Jayco Recon | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Jayco Redhawk | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Jayco Seismic | 2013, 2014 |
| Jayco Seneca | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Jayco Talon | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Jayco White Hawk | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Jayco Camping Trailer Baja | 2005, 2008, 2009 |
| Jayco Camping Trailer Heritage | 2002 |
| Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle | 2015 |
| Jayco Fifth Wheel North Point | 2016 |
| Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle | 2015 |
| Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic | 2015 |
| Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Feather | 2015 |
| Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight | 2015, 2016 |
| Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Series Sport | 2015, 2016 |
| Jayco Travel Trailer Skylark | 2011, 2012 |
| Jayco Travel Trailer White Hawk | 2015 |
Components: EQUIPMENT
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 Ambient | 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| Jayco Ambient | 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| Jayco Avatar | 2003 | 0 | 3 |
| Jayco Cove | 2002 | 0 | 2 |
| Jayco Cove | 2003 | 0 | 2 |
| Jayco Cove | 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| Jayco Cove | 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| Jayco Designer | 2002 | 1 | 4 |
| Jayco Designer | 2003 | 0 | 2 |
| Jayco Designer | 2004 | 2 | 1 |
| Jayco Designer | 2005 | 0 | 2 |
| Jayco Designer | 2008 | 2 | 4 |
| Jayco Designer | 2009 | 1 | 2 |
| Jayco Designer | 2010 | 1 | 3 |
| Jayco Eagle | 2002 | 1 | 3 |
| Jayco Eagle | 2003 | 0 | 5 |
| Jayco Eagle | 2004 | 0 | 4 |
| Jayco Eagle | 2005 | 1 | 3 |
| Jayco Eagle | 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| Jayco Eagle | 2009 | 2 | 2 |
| Jayco Eagle | 2010 | 2 | 2 |
| Jayco Eagle | 2011 | 0 | 4 |
| Jayco Eagle | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Jayco Eagle | 2013 | 2 | 3 |
| Jayco Eagle | 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| Jayco Embark | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| Jayco Embark | 2010 | 0 | 2 |
| Jayco Embark | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Jayco Escapade | 2003 | 0 | 5 |
| Jayco Escapade | 2004 | 0 | 5 |
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170 of the 810 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2017 concerned the equipment; Jayco, Inc. filed 204 campaigns in all.
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| 17V835000 21 Dec 2017 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 17V831000 20 Dec 2017 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| 17V827000 19 Dec 2017 | Keystone RV Company |
| 17V828000 18 Dec 2017 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2017