Jayco Greyhawk Class C 2009
Model Greyhawk Class C made in 2009 by Jayco got 4 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to structure and suspension. There was one recall concerning electrical system .
Model 2009
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V451000 | JAYCO, INC. | from 05/21/2007 to 09/10/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 1596 | 10/10/2012 | MFR | Jayco, Inc. | 09/14/2012 | 09/14/2012 | |||||||
| Defect 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 Summary | Overheating and melting of the transfer switch increases the risk of a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer switch, free of charge. the recall began on october 10, 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 01/05/2013 | 3400 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jayco grey hawk motor home. the contact stated that the rear bumper fractured from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who inspected the bumper and noticed that the bracket welding that held the bumper broke was loose. the mechanic repaired the bumper and advised the contact that the bumper was not strong enough to hold the weight of the spare tire. the dealer was notified but offered no assistance. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 3,400. | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 01/05/2013 | 3400 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 jayco grey hawk motor home. the contact stated that the rear bumper fractured from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who inspected the bumper and noticed that the bracket welding that held the bumper broke was loose. the mechanic repaired the bumper and advised the contact that the bumper was not strong enough to hold the weight of the spare tire. the dealer was notified but offered no assistance. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 3,400. kmj | |||
| 01/05/2013 | 3400 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 jayco grey hawk motor home. the contact stated the rear bumper broke off. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic shop who inspect the bumper and notice the bracket welding that held the bumper broke loose. the mechanic repaired the bumper. the mechanic stated the bumper was not strong enough to hold the spare tire. the dealer was notified but offered no assistance. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 3,400. mw | |||