Recall
Jayco Avatar — 03V256000
NHTSA ID
03V256000
Make
Jayco
Model
Avatar
Years Affected
2002
Recall Date
2003-07-21
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Units Affected
233
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
9901048
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THERE IS NO OPTION TO SANITIZE THE FRESH WATER TANKS AND TO PREVENT BACK-FLOW FROM THE WATER PUMP.
Consequence
CONTAMINATION OF THE WATER HOSE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD A HOSE ASSEMBLY WITH A VALVE TO ROUTE THE SANITATION SOLUTION TO THE FRESH TANK. ALSO A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR WILL BE ADDED TO THE FRESH WATER INTAKE TO PREVENT THE WATER FROM THE FRESH TANK FROM CONTACTING THE FRESH HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 17, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-574-825-0608.