The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14V196000·Announced 2014-04-16

Jayco Recalls 2013-2014 Motorhomes and Fifth Wheels with Defective Microwaves

Jayco is recalling specific 2013-2014 motorhomes and fifth wheels because the installed microwaves may start heating on their own, posing a fire risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Seneca, Pinnacle, and Eagle Premier motorhomes and 2014 Precept fifth wheels. The affected vehicles were manufactured between January 14, 2013, and August 26, 2013, and are equipped with specific Electrolux/Frigidaire KG series microwaves (models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS) manufactured between January 27, 2013, and April 10, 2013. The recall covers 192 vehicles with serial numbers ranging from KG30607951 through KG31600670.

The defect involves the microwave potentially starting on its own and beginning to heat when unattended. If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.

Jayco will notify owners, and authorized Electrolux service technicians will replace the membrane/keypad component free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2014. Owners are advised to leave the microwave unplugged when not in use. Owners may contact Jayco Customer Service at 1-800-283-8267 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
JAYCO PINNACLE, EAGLE PREMIER, SENECA, PRECEPT
Brand
JAYCO
Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
192

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 (4)

  • PINNACLE
  • EAGLE PREMIER
  • SENECA
  • PRECEPT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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