2006 Jayco Escapade Recall: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE WIRE HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO…
NHTSA campaign 06V016000 · Electrical System · filed Jan 23, 2006 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE WIRE HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST TAIL PIPE WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE CABLE MELTING AND CREATING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
The risk
THIS CONDITION, IF NOT ADDRESSED, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, ACCIDENT, INJURY OR DEATH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REROUTE AND REPLACE THE WIRE HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
CUSTOMERS 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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 06V016000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.