JAYCO EAGLE Recall: Jayco, Inc. - Fire risk (Mar 2006)
Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2003–2005 JAYCO EAGLE, 2003–2005 JAYCO ESCAPADE, 2003–2005 JAYCO GRANITE RIDGE. ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS, THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT MATERIAL PROCESS RESULTED IN AN AIR FILTER PAPER ELEMENT THAT CAN SMOLDER OR BURN. THIS CHANGE IN FILTER PAPER COMPOSITION, COMBINED WITH THE CONFIGURATION OF THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM, MAY ALLOW HOT CARBON PARTICLES TO CONTACT THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT DURING CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THAT CREATE HOT PARTICLES. THESE HOT PARTICLES MAY IGNITE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM DAMAGE OR UNDERHOOD FIRE.
What you should do
- Read the official announcement before driving. Some fire-risk recalls advise parking outside and away from buildings, because the fire can start while the vehicle is parked and switched off. Contact a dealer to arrange the free repair.
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
Check your vehicle
Compare the year, make and model on your vehicle against every row below.
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| JAYCO | EAGLE | 2003–2005 |
| JAYCO | ESCAPADE | 2003–2005 |
| JAYCO | GRANITE RIDGE | 2003–2005 |
| JAYCO | GREYHAWK | 2003–2005 |
| jayco STARCRAFT | redundant AMBIENT | 2004–2005 |
| STARCRAFT | AMBIENT | 2003 |
What happened
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS, THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT MATERIAL PROCESS RESULTED IN AN AIR FILTER PAPER ELEMENT THAT CAN SMOLDER OR BURN. THIS CHANGE IN FILTER PAPER COMPOSITION, COMBINED WITH THE CONFIGURATION OF THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM, MAY ALLOW HOT CARBON PARTICLES TO CONTACT THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT DURING CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THAT CREATE HOT PARTICLES.
Recall facts
- Manufacturer
- Jayco, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,107
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V082000
- Severity
- High
Common questions
Which vehicles are affected?
- 2003–2005 JAYCO EAGLE
- 2003–2005 JAYCO ESCAPADE
- 2003–2005 JAYCO GRANITE RIDGE
- 2003–2005 JAYCO GREYHAWK
- 2004–2005 jayco STARCRAFT redundant AMBIENT
- 2003 STARCRAFT AMBIENT
1,107 vehicles are affected.
What is the danger?
THESE HOT PARTICLES MAY IGNITE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM DAMAGE OR UNDERHOOD FIRE.
What should I do?
FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
Where can I find more information?
Read the official NHTSA recall announcement, or browse all current vehicle recalls.