The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V845000·Announced 2019-11-25

Jayco Melbourne Prestige Motorhomes Recalled for Propane Tank Defect

Jayco is recalling 2018-2020 Melbourne Prestige motorhomes because defective propane tank hangers may allow the tank to dislodge, increasing crash and fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (propane tank hangers) that poses a significant risk of crash and fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2020 Melbourne Prestige motorhomes. The recall involves 398 vehicles where the liquid propane (LP) tank hangers may be the wrong size and have insufficient welding. This defect allows the LP tank to dislodge.

If the LP tank dislodges while the motorhome is in transit, it can increase the risk of a crash with the ignition of the propane. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will install a support bracket on each side of the propane tank, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
JAYCO MELBOURNE PRESTIGE
Brand
JAYCO
Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
398

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 (1)

  • MELBOURNE PRESTIGE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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