Recall 12V451000: 2008–2011 Jayco Melbourne Class C and 2 other models

Report received

Sep 14, 2012

Manufacturer

JAYCO, INC.

Potentially affected

1,596vehicles

Model years

2008–2011

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Jayco, Inc., (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 and 2011 Greyhawk Class C motorhomes, model year 2008-2011 Melbourne Class C motorhomes, and 2008-2010 Octane Sport Utility travel trailers manufactured from May 21, 2007, through September 10, 2010, equipped with Iota-brand transfer switches. These trailers may have an improper electrical connection at the buss bar on the affected transfer switches. This improper connection may lead to overheating and melting of the transfer switch.

Possible consequence

Overheating and melting of the transfer switch increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer switch, free of charge. The recall began on October 10, 2012. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2008 Jayco Greyhawk Class C1 complaints
• 2009 Jayco Greyhawk Class C1 complaints
• 2011 Jayco Greyhawk Class C4 complaints
• 2008 Jayco Melbourne Class C2 complaints
• 2009 Jayco Melbourne Class C0 complaints
• 2010 Jayco Melbourne Class C0 complaints
• 2011 Jayco Melbourne Class C2 complaints
• 2008 Jayco Octane Sport Utility0 complaints
• 2009 Jayco Octane Sport Utility1 complaints
• 2010 Jayco Octane Sport Utility0 complaints