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NHTSA Recall 06V016000: Electrical system: wiring

JAYCO, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 47 vehicles. It affects 2006 Jayco Escapade.

47
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2006
owners notified (February 7)
NHTSA campaign06V016000
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING
Report receivedJanuary 23, 2006
Owner notificationFebruary 7, 2006
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain motor homes, the wire harness may have been routed too close to the exhaust tail pipe which may result in the cable melting and creating an electrical short.

Safety risk

This condition, if not addressed, could result in a fire, accident, injury or death.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect, reroute and replace the wire harness free of charge. The recall began on february 7, 2006. Owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.

Notes

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 06V016000

Make and modelModel years
Jayco Escapade2006

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.