NHTSA Recall 09V288000: Equipment
JAYCO, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 273 vehicles. It affects 2002–2004 Jayco Legacy.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V288000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | July 23, 2009 |
| Owner notification | July 31, 2009 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Jayco is recalling 273 model year 2002-2004 legacy fifth wheel motorhomes equipped with norcold model 1200lrim refrigerators, manufactured from march 1, 2001 to december 31, 2002, with serial numbers between 1273701 and 1536607, non-consecutively. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. If a leak occurs and the refrigerator continues to be operated after solution circulation has ceased the heat source could generate very high temperatures. At such high temperatures, the cooling unit could rupture.
Safety risk
If a leak occurs and the unit is continues to operate, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
Remedy
Jayco will notify owners and the vehicle's refrigerator will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during august 2009. Owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267 or norcold's recall center at 1-800-767-9101.
Notes
Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V288000
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.