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NHTSA Recall 04V363000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)

JAYCO, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,437 vehicles. It affects 2003–2004 Jayco Jay Feather.

1,437
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2004
owners notified (August 12)
NHTSA campaign04V363000
Manufacturer campaign9901053
ComponentEQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Report receivedJuly 20, 2004
Owner notificationAugust 12, 2004
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain travel trailers equipped with optional 6 gallon dsi gas/electric water heaters with remotely operated 110-volt water heater on/off switching, excessive heat can be generated at the wire connections to the water heater while the heater is being operated on 110 volts.

Safety risk

This has resulted in heat and smoke damage to the water heater insulation, plumbing, wiring and water heater compartment.

Remedy

Dealers will conduct a detailed inspection of the water heater wiring, remote relay and remove any excessive insulation at the connection between the supply line and the internal water heater wiring in the water junction box. The recall began on august 12, 2004. Owners should contact jayco at 1-219-825-5861.

Notes

Jayco recall no. 9901053.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 04V363000

Make and modelModel years
Jayco Jay Feather2003, 2004

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.