Recall
Jayco Avatar — 06V089000
NHTSA ID
06V089000
Make
Jayco
Model
Avatar
Years Affected
2003
Recall Date
2006-03-30
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Units Affected
3
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES, THE STRAPS THAT SUPPORT THE CONVERTER MUFFLERS TO THE CHASSIS, THESE WELDS ARE CAUSING THE STRAPS TO FAIL.
Consequence
WHEN THE STRAPS FAIL, THE MUFFLER CAN DROP TO THE GROUND.
Remedy
CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. CATERPILLAR WILL HAVE THE CONVERTER MUFFLER STRAPS REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 309-675-6496 OR JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.