NHTSA Recall 99V287002: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
JAYCO, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 14,870 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Jayco Eagle.
| NHTSA campaign | 99V287002 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 9901029 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | February 9, 2000 |
| Owner notification | December 30, 1999 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: fold down trailers which use gas/electric absorption refrigerators supplied by norcold. The swivel nut which is an integral connection component of a pressure tap device has "stress corrosion cracking."
Safety risk
This cracking can lead to an open fracture in the brass nut, potentially allowing propane gas to leak.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the swivel nut/pressure tap component and replace with a remedy kit.
Notes
Jayco recall no. 9901029.owner notification began december 30, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact jayco at 1-877-825-4872 or norcold at 1-937-497-3080.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 99V287002
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Jayco Eagle | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Jayco Heritage | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Jayco Jay | 1997 |
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.