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2010 JAYCO RECON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

3

Owner Complaints

1 Fire

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2010 JAYCO RECON

The 2010 JAYCO RECON has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Tires (1 complaint), and Wheels (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2010 JAYCO RECON

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2010 JAYCO RECON, potentially affecting up to 50,471 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...

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Recall 12V347000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

| 908 vehicles affected

Defect: Jayco is recalling certain model year 2007 Greyhawk Class C motorhomes; model year 2008 and 2010 Seneca Class C motorhomes; model year 2009 and 2011 Eagle Fifth-wheel; 2010 Recon fifth-wheel; and model year 2008-2010 Designer fifth wheel vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2006, through August 13, 2010 for an improper electrical connection at the buss bar on the Iota-brand transfer...

Consequence: An improper electrical connection at the buss bar could lead to overheating and melting of the transfer switch, increasing the risk of a fire, injury or death.

Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 31, 2012. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.

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Owner Complaints for the 2010 JAYCO RECON

3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 JAYCO RECON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical System
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Tires
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11521697 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 1,500 miles Fire
The contact owns a 2010 Jayco Recon. The contact stated that after turning on the air conditioner, there was a smoke odor detected. The contact initially thought the smoke odor was from the air conditioner not being used for a long period. Smoke then filled the bathroom. The contact inspected the transfer switch on the bedroom wall and noticed that the transfer switch was charred. The RV was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V347000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 1,500.
#10619028 | TIRES | | 500 miles
ON TRIP PULLING MY JAYCO CAMPER SOUTH ON TEXAS 59. SOUTH OF WHARTON, TEXAS. WE WERE TRAVELING 60 MILES PER HOUR HEADED SOUTH. I EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY RV (RECREATIONAL VEHICLE). THIS BLOW OUT CAUSED SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE FENDER AREA OF MY RV. THIS WAS A HI-RUN TRAILER TIRE. I REPLACED THAT TIRE WITH MY SPARE. I CONTINUED SOUTH ON 59 FOR ABOUT ANOTHER HOUR WHEN I HAD ANOTHER BLOW OUT. AGAIN THIS WAS A HI-RUN TRAILER TIRE. THESE TWO TIRES WERE REPLACE NEW IN JUNE 2013. THEY WERE NEW AND JUST A LITTLE OVER A YEAR OLD WITH LESS THAT 500 MILES ON THEM THEY BLEW OUT WITH BOTH CAUSING SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE RV WALLS AND FENDER WELLS. THESE TIRE WERE MARKED MANUFACTURED IN CHINA. SOME OF THE NUMBERS ON THE TIRES ARE: DOT.OJ 21 XPI :ST235/80 R 16 :AD 1599 KG 3525 (LBS) POLYESTER : 10 PIR KPO 80PSI :PB002 387 JK4207 BCT JK42 :LOAD RANGE E :FOR TRAILER AND SERVICE ONLY :HI - RUN :MADE IN CHINA *TR
#10619028 | WHEELS | | 500 miles
ON TRIP PULLING MY JAYCO CAMPER SOUTH ON TEXAS 59. SOUTH OF WHARTON, TEXAS. WE WERE TRAVELING 60 MILES PER HOUR HEADED SOUTH. I EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY RV (RECREATIONAL VEHICLE). THIS BLOW OUT CAUSED SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE FENDER AREA OF MY RV. THIS WAS A HI-RUN TRAILER TIRE. I REPLACED THAT TIRE WITH MY SPARE. I CONTINUED SOUTH ON 59 FOR ABOUT ANOTHER HOUR WHEN I HAD ANOTHER BLOW OUT. AGAIN THIS WAS A HI-RUN TRAILER TIRE. THESE TWO TIRES WERE REPLACE NEW IN JUNE 2013. THEY WERE NEW AND JUST A LITTLE OVER A YEAR OLD WITH LESS THAT 500 MILES ON THEM THEY BLEW OUT WITH BOTH CAUSING SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE RV WALLS AND FENDER WELLS. THESE TIRE WERE MARKED MANUFACTURED IN CHINA. SOME OF THE NUMBERS ON THE TIRES ARE: DOT.OJ 21 XPI :ST235/80 R 16 :AD 1599 KG 3525 (LBS) POLYESTER : 10 PIR KPO 80PSI :PB002 387 JK4207 BCT JK42 :LOAD RANGE E :FOR TRAILER AND SERVICE ONLY :HI - RUN :MADE IN CHINA *TR

Safety Rating for the 2010 JAYCO RECON

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 JAYCO RECON in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 JAYCO RECON

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 JAYCO RECON

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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