1991–1992 Jayco Designer, 1993 Jayco Eagle, 1988–1993 Jayco Hunter and 2 other models Recall: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL…
NHTSA campaign 02V276001 · Equipment · filed Oct 9, 2002 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 442, 443, 452, EV452, 453, 462, EV462, 463, EV463, 482, EV482, 483, EV483, 874, AND 875 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1987 AND MAY 1995. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE A BREAK DOWN IN A RUBBER SEAL WITHIN THE GAS VALVE. AS THE RUBBER SEAL AGES, A LEAK MAY OCCUR, ALLOWING PROPANE GAS TO ACCUMULATE IN THE BURNER AREA.
The risk
THE CONSEQUENCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT GAS VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-667-3005.
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Jayco Designer recalls
- 2005–2009 Jayco Camping Trailer Baja and 37 other models — A list of the affected trailer models is available at…
- 2008–2010 Jayco Designer and 4 other models — Electrical System
- 2005 Jayco Designer and 1 other model — Equipment
- 2010 Jayco Designer and 2 other models — Equipment
- 2008 Jayco Designer — Electrical System
Other campaigns involving Jayco vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 02V276001 (manufacturer number 9901043). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.