Jayco Recreational Vehicle / Trailer Recall 03V256000 (233 Vehicles)

The problem

On certain motor homes, there is no option to sanitize the fresh water tanks and to prevent back-flow from the water pump.

The risk

CONTAMINATION OF THE WATER HOSE COULD OCCUR.

The fix

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.

Contacts

Jayco recall no. 9901048. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Jayco dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 03V256000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2002 Jayco Avatar	0	1	-
2003 Jayco Avatar	0	3	-
2002 Jayco Firenza	1	5	-
2003 Jayco Firenza	3	6	-

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Questions

Is the 03V256000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. JAYCO, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 03V256000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 03V256000 announced?

JAYCO, INC. reported it to NHTSA on July 21, 2003. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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