Jayco Escapade 2005

Model Escapade made in 2005 by Jayco got 4 consumer complains there are 7 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, fuel system, other and other. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment.

Model 2005

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
05V008000JAYCO, INC.from 07/13/2004 to 12/02/2004V (Vehicle)68802/28/2005MFRJAYCO, INC.01/12/200501/12/2005
Defect SummaryOn certain motor homes the battery cable may have been routed too close to the exhaust manifold.
Consequence SummaryThis could cause the cable to melt, creating an electrical short, which could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and reroute and/or replace the battery cable free of charge. the recall began on february 28, 2005. owners may contact jayco at 574-825-5861.
NotesCustomers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
06V095000JAYCO, INC.from 11/01/2002 to 06/30/2004V (Vehicle)1107MFRJAYCO, INC.03/31/200603/31/2006
Defect SummaryCertain motor homes built on ford chassis may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart.
Consequence SummaryShould the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.
Corrective SummaryFord motor company is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will upgrade the fuel injection control module (ficm) wire harness or replaced, and/or have a new injection control pressure (icp)) sensor connector installed free of charge. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
06V082000JAYCO, INC.from 11/01/2002 to 06/30/2004V (Vehicle)1107MFRJAYCO, INC.03/28/200603/28/2006
Defect SummaryOn 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.
Consequence SummaryThese hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire.
Corrective SummaryFord 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.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
05V476000JAYCO, INC.from 11/18/2002 to 09/22/2005V (Vehicle)23710/31/2005MFRJAYCO, INC.10/14/200510/14/2005
Defect SummaryCertain motor homes built on chevrolet c3500 (express) cutaway chassis have a towing pigtail that will not show brake lights on the towed vehicle if hooked to the towing pigtail.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could result in a crash, injury or death.
Corrective SummaryDealers will rewire the towing pigtail wires to include the brake light circuit free of charge. the recall began on october 31, 2005. owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
NotesCustomers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
SEAT BELTS
06V210000JAYCO, INC.from 06/04/2003 to 01/26/2006V (Vehicle)49MFRJAYCO, INC.06/14/200606/14/2006
Defect SummaryOn certain motor homes built on chevrolet chassis, the safety belt buckles may not latch or unlatch.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury or death.
Corrective SummaryGeneral motors is conducting this recall (please see 05v558000) and will inspect the buckles and, if found to be inoperative, the entire buckle assembly would be replaced. for buckles found to be operative, dealers will replace only the upper buckle cover. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or jayco at 1-574-825-0608.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
06V088000JAYCO, INC.from 02/01/2004 to 10/31/2004V (Vehicle)199ODIJAYCO, INC.03/30/200603/29/2006
Defect SummaryOn certain motor homes built on chevrolet chassis and equipped with bosch hydro-boost brake assemblies, the hydraulic brake booster pressure accumulator may crack and separate from the hydro-boost assembly during normal operating conditions.
Consequence SummaryIf a separation occurred and the hood of the vehicle were open, fragments from the accumulator could cause injury to people in the immediate area. the presence of this crack or fractured surface could allow the hydraulic fluid to leak from the accumulator circuit of the booster assembly. the loss of fluid would cause increased steering and braking effort and a crash may occur without prior warning.
Corrective SummaryChevrolet is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. chevrolet will test the hydro-boost assembly for functional operation of the two-function valve. if the hydro-boost assembly fails the test, dealers are to replace the assembly. owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
TRAILER HITCHES
05V556000JAYCO, INC.from 07/11/2003 to 08/05/2004V (Vehicle)187801/10/2006MFRJAYCO, INC.12/16/200512/16/2005
Defect SummaryOn certain motor homes, the hitch receiver may have missing reinforcing plates. when a load is applied to the hitch, it may become partially detached from the frame if these plates are missing.
Consequence SummaryThis condition, if not addressed, could result in a crash, personal injury or death.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and replace the reinforcing plates with new hardware. the recall began on january 10, 2006. owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
0518608/01/200510016923The porch light circuit from the step controller was wired with no back feed protection on jayco motorhomes equipped wth a kwikee 9000 step. *tt10/17/2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
05V00803/29/200510013222Battery wire recall on 2005 jayco granite ridge, greyhawk, escapade, and starcraft ambient motorhomes. *tt04/13/2005

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
07/13/20061100106/29/2006
 Purchased brand new rv, went dry camping (without utilities) within 1 week of possession; on generator, microwave lost lots of time, causing meals to burn, etc.; over last 10 months dealership unsuccessfully replaced (they say) 3 times; rv mfg refusing since dec. to do more; told by generator mfg i have to pay large sums to find out what's wrong and get fixed then apply to rv mfg for warranty reimbursement -- not acceptable, frustrated, sick and tired of not being able to use brand new, expensive purchase. *jb
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
07/13/20061100106/29/2006
 Purchased brand new rv, went dry camping (without utilities) within 1 week of possession; on generator, microwave lost lots of time, causing meals to burn, etc.; over last 10 months dealership unsuccessfully replaced (they say) 3 times; rv mfg refusing since dec. to do more; told by generator mfg i have to pay large sums to find out what's wrong and get fixed then apply to rv mfg for warranty reimbursement -- not acceptable, frustrated, sick and tired of not being able to use brand new, expensive purchase. *jb
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY
09/20/20071950806/29/2006
 Was running propane heater; after 2-3 hour span the carbon monoxide detector went off. continues to go off after 2-3 hours running propane heater. does not go off when running generator or air conditioner; only with propane heater. *tr
OTHER
07/13/20061100106/29/2006
 Purchased brand new rv, went dry camping (without utilities) within 1 week of possession; on generator, microwave lost lots of time, causing meals to burn, etc.; over last 10 months dealership unsuccessfully replaced (they say) 3 times; rv mfg refusing since dec. to do more; told by generator mfg i have to pay large sums to find out what's wrong and get fixed then apply to rv mfg for warranty reimbursement -- not acceptable, frustrated, sick and tired of not being able to use brand new, expensive purchase. *jb

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
PASOUDERTON18964FRETZ ENTERPRISE215-723-3121
PASOUDERTON18964FRETZ ENTERPRISES, INC.215-723-3121