NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jayco, Inc. - Battery Cables May Overheat and Cause Fire
Published: August 1, 2024Recall ID: 24V577000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An electrical short or overheating of the battery cables increases the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Entegra Anthem, Aspire, Cornerstone, Reatta, and Reatta XL motorhomes. The battery cables may not be the correct size, in the correct location, or they may be improperly tightened, which can cause an electrical short or allow the cables to overheat.
Affected Products
Battery Cables May Overheat and Cause Fire
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Battery Cables May Overheat and Cause Fire |
| Nhtsa id | 24V577000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V577000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Jayco, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Entegra Anthem, Aspire, Cornerstone, Reatta, and Reatta XL motorhomes. The battery cables may not be the correct size, in the correct location, or they may be improperly tightened, which can cause an electrical short or allow the cables to overheat. |
| Completion rate | 85.60 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect the battery cables, and repair or replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903611. |
| Consequence summary | An electrical short or overheating of the battery cables increases the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | 9903611 |
| Potentially affected | 125 |
| Report received date | 2024-08-01T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |