The problem
Vehicle description: fold down trailers which use gas/electric absorption refrigerators supplied by norcold. The swivel nut which is an integral connection component of a pressure tap device has "stress corrosion cracking."
The risk
This cracking can lead to an open fracture in the brass nut, potentially allowing propane gas to leak.
The fix
Dealers will remove the swivel nut/pressure tap component and replace with a remedy kit.
Contacts
Jayco recall no. 9901029. Owner notification began december 30, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact jayco at 1-877-825-4872 or norcold at 1-937-497-3080. 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 99V287002.
- 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.