Jayco Eagle 2001

• Recall 38712 [USA]: Overheating could result in smoke or burning, and in an underhood fire.
  On certain motor homes built on ford chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
  ford is conducting this recall (please see 06v286) and will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332 or jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
  customers may also 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.

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• Recall 5228 [USA]: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
  Vehicle description: certain motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
  dealers will repair the seat belts. Owner notification began october 23, 2000. 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 1-219-825-5861 or am-safe at 1-219-266-8330.
  also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 6700 [USA]: This could result in a loss of trailer brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Vehicle description: folding campers. A flexible brake hose is not clamped in a position away from the tire, which can lead to chaffing of the hose causing a leak of hydraulic fluid.
  dealers will add a clamp to the brake hose.
  owner notification began october 9, 2000.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 1-877-825-4782.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 2000286 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain camper trailers, a flexible brake hose could come into contact with the tire, which over time and miles can abrade the brake line hose and cause a leak of the hydraulic fluid. This could result in a loss of trailer brakes, which could contribute to a vehicle crash without prior warning. Correction: brake hose position will be inspected and, if necessary, a vinyl coated clamp will be added to secure any excess length of hose to the frame of the camper.

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• Recall 2003280 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain vehicles, the 120 volt electrical wires underneath the kitchen sink may contact abrasive components while the slide-out is being operated and chafe the wire(s) protective covering creating a possible short circuit. In addition, there is an edge of the slide-out floor that could come in contact with 120 volt electrical wires routed down through the main floor also creating a possible short circuit. Correction: dealer will replace any damaged wiring and install a flexible cord and plastic wiring conduit to protect the 120 volt wiring against chafing.

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• Recall 2000287 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  On certain vehicles, deformed edges on the surface of the connector portion of the belt buckle of the lap belts installed in the living portion of the motorhome, typically in barrel chairs, dinette seats and sofas, may cause the buckle to unlatch during a collision. This could leave an occupant unrestrained and could result in personal injury. Correction: buckle half of the affected seat belts will be replaced.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

Dt*: the contact stated on a recent camping trip after hitting a dip in the highway, the tire collided with the frame causing the wheel to skid resulting in the tire blowing. The contact expressed there is only 3/16" clearing in the front and the back for the wheel to go within the frame area. The dealership has been alerted.

The vehicle was taken to the rv dealer to put air in the tires. The mechanic noticed the rear right springs had cut the liquefied propane line. Could cause a fire. The consumer put a temporary fix on the lp line. Should be a factory recall to fix and relocate the lp line. *ak *cb *jb