NHTSA - Shower Door may Increase Fire Risk/FMVSS 302 (Jayco, Inc.)A
Report Receipt Date: AUG 01, 2016
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V568000
Component(s): EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,240
Manufacturer: Jayco, Inc.
SUMMARY:
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Redhawk motorhomes manufactured August 1, 2012, to June 24, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with shower curtains that may not adequately resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."
CONSEQUENCE:
A flammable shower curtain may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.
REMEDY:
Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will replace the shower curtains with curtains made with fire retardant, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903318.
NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.