The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·10V649000·Announced 2010-12-17

Jayco Fifth Wheel Trailers Recalled for Refrigerator Fire Risk

Jayco is recalling certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with Norcold refrigerators because the safety shut-off mechanisms may not prevent a fire caused by hydrogen gas leaks.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire due to a hydrogen gas leak, which constitutes a significant injury/property-damage risk under the NHTSA rubric for vehicle-related recalls.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain fifth wheel trailers, including the Legacy, Embark, and Pinnacle models, that are equipped with 1200-series Norcold refrigerators. The recall addresses a defect in the refrigerators' safety systems, which are designed to shut off power when high temperatures are detected to prevent potential fires.

The defect involves the sensing algorithm or thermal switch used to stop power to the refrigerator. These devices may not respond quickly enough to shut off power when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak. This delay may allow a fire to start before the power is cut.

The recall began on January 31, 2011. Jayco is working with Norcold to identify and notify affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact Norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
JAYCO LEGACY, EMBARK, PINNACLE
Brand
JAYCO
Manufacturer
JAYCO, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle / Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
387

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • LEGACY
  • EMBARK
  • PINNACLE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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