Vehicle Make / Model:



Model Year(s):



JAYCO / GREYHAWK CLASS C



2008-2009 2011




JAYCO / MELBOURNE CLASS C



2008-2011




JAYCO / OCTANE SPORT UTILITY



2008-2010




Manufacturer: JAYCO, INC.

Mfr's Report Date: SEP 14, 2012



NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V451000



NHTSA Action Number: N/A



Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM



Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,596



Summary:
Jayco, Inc., (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 and 2011 Greyhawk Class C motorhomes, model year 2008-2011 Melbourne Class C motorhomes, and 2008-2010 Octane Sport Utility travel trailers manufactured from May 21, 2007, through September 10, 2010, equipped with Iota-brand transfer switches. These trailers may have an improper electrical connection at the buss bar on the affected transfer switches. This improper connection may lead to overheating and melting of the transfer switch.



Consequence:
Overheating and melting of the transfer switch increases the risk of a fire.



Remedy:
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer switch, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2012. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267 .



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 www.safercar.gov.