The problem
Jayco is recalling 265 my 2007-2008 jay feather exp travel trailers. A p-clamp was not installed during production that was intended to prevent the rubber liquid propane (lp) line from contacting the slide-out mechanism.
The risk
If the p-clamp was not installed, the lp line could chafe, which could result in a fire, injury, or death.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the p-clamp installation, add the p-clamp if it is missing, and replace and route correctly any chafed rubber lp line, if necessary. The recall began on august 29, 2008. Owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Contacts
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
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 08V407000.
- 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.