2003 JAYCO AVATAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 JAYCO AVATAR
The 2003 JAYCO AVATAR has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER.
Recalls for the 2003 JAYCO AVATAR
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2003 JAYCO AVATAR, potentially affecting up to 99,362 vehicles.
Recall 17V746000 — EQUIPMENT
| 49,563 vehicles affected
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling various 2002-2016 recreational vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V746-9524.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or...
View full details →Recall 17V746000 — EQUIPMENT
| 49,563 vehicles affected
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling various 2002-2016 recreational vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V746-9524.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or...
View full details →Recall 03V256000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 233 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THERE IS NO OPTION TO SANITIZE THE FRESH WATER TANKS AND TO PREVENT BACK-FLOW FROM THE WATER PUMP.
Consequence: CONTAMINATION OF THE WATER HOSE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A HOSE ASSEMBLY WITH A VALVE TO ROUTE THE SANITATION SOLUTION TO THE FRESH TANK. ALSO A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR WILL BE ADDED TO THE FRESH WATER INTAKE TO PREVENT THE WATER FROM THE FRESH TANK FROM...
View full details →Recall 06V089000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
| 3 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES, THE STRAPS THAT SUPPORT THE CONVERTER MUFFLERS TO THE CHASSIS, THESE WELDS ARE CAUSING THE STRAPS TO FAIL.
Consequence: WHEN THE STRAPS FAIL, THE MUFFLER CAN DROP TO THE GROUND.
Remedy: CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. CATERPILLAR WILL HAVE THE CONVERTER MUFFLER STRAPS REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 309-675-6496 OR JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 JAYCO AVATAR
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 JAYCO AVATAR.
Safety Rating for the 2003 JAYCO AVATAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 JAYCO AVATAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 JAYCO AVATAR
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 JAYCO AVATAR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAYCO AVATAR
- 2002 JAYCO AVATAR — 0 complaints
- 2003 JAYCO AVATAR (current)
- 2005 JAYCO AVATAR — 0 complaints
Other JAYCO Models
- JAYCO EAGLE — 67 total complaints
- JAYCO PRECEPT — 66 total complaints
- JAYCO JAYCO — 64 total complaints
- JAYCO DESIGNER — 43 total complaints
- JAYCO GREYHAWK — 30 total complaints
- JAYCO SENECA — 29 total complaints
- JAYCO ALANTE — 23 total complaints
- JAYCO JAY FLIGHT — 18 total complaints