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March 21, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V218000
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V218000
Manufacturer Jayco, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 533
Summary
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Entegra Ethos, Expanse, Jayco Solstice, and Swift vehicle. The liquid level remote fill gauge on the propane tank may leak when in the “Open” position.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the bleed valve as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco’s number for this recall is 9903604.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Chronology :
See Worldwide Distribution, LLLP Chronology for Equipment Recall 24E-007.
1/10/2024 Jayco production notified Jayco Compliance by email of a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) that they received from Worldwide Distribution, LLLP. This bulletin provided information on diagnosing and/or repairing the liquid level remote fill gauge which could have the potential to leak LP vapor in the open position on certain INGUSA/LP ASME Remote fill ASME LP tanks.
1/15/2024 The Warranty Incident Review Committee (WIRC) discussed the incident and elevated it to CPAC.
1/29/2024, Worldwide Distribution determined that a safety related defect exists in certain INGUSA/LP ASME Remote fill ASME LP tanks.
2/7/2024 The Corrective Preventive Action Committee (CPAC) discussed the incident and elevated it to SSC.
3/4/2024 Jayco compliance received an official notification via US mail from Worldwide Distribution, LLLP regarding their NHTSA Equipment Recall 24E-007.
3/14/2024 The Safety Steering Committee (SSC) met and voted to proceed with filing a safety recall with NHTSA and Transport Canada.
Jayco is not aware of any warranty claims or injuries related to this matter.
24E007 – Propane Leak from Fill Gauge – INGUSA/LP ASME Remote fill ASME LP Tanks
24E007 – Propane Leak from Fill Gauge – INGUSA/LP ASME Remote fill ASME LP Tanks
8 Affected Products
Vehicles
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
ENTEGRA | ETHOS | 2023-2024 |
ENTEGRA | EXPANSE | 2023-2024 |
JAYCO | SOLSTICE | 2023-2024 |
JAYCO | SWIFT | 2023-2024 |
2 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-24V218-8263.pdf 646.019KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-24V218-3172.PDF 215.731KB
Latest Recalls Documents
For the Latest and Most recent Recall Information Visit the link below…
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=24V218&docType=RCL
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-218
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Jayco, Inc. MAR 21, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-218 Manufacturer Recall No. : 9903604
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Jayco, Inc.
Address : 903 South Main Street
PO Box 460 Middlebury IN 46540 Company phone : 800-283-8267
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 533 Estimated percentage with defect : 45 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2024 Jayco/Entegra Coach Ethos, Expanse, Solstice, Swift Class B Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : GAS
Descriptive Information : Worldwide Distribution LLLP provided Jayco with production dates for their Equipment Recall 24E-007, which involved INGUSA/LP ASME Remote fill, ASME LP tanks purchased by Jayco Inc. Our Regulatory Compliance Team determined the scope from our production records.
Production Dates : MAR 28, 2023 – MAR 06, 2024 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 1JSPEBBJ8P1RT8188 End : 1UJPJBBJ3R1RT4139 ✔ Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : In certain remote fill Liquid Propane (LP) tanks, if the tank is filled while the valve is in the open position, LP vapor can escape from the liquid level gauge. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : If LP vapor escapes while in the presence of an open flame, there is an
increased the risk of a thermal event or fire.
Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : The user may observe a reduced LP level on the tank gauge or notice the smell of propane if a leak is present.
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-218 Page 2 Component Name 1 : Remote Fill Liquid Level Gauge
Component Description : Bleeder valve with circle shape in hand-wheel Component Part Number : 11045B Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Grand Hall Enterprise Co., Ltd Address : 9th Floor, No. 298, Rueiguang Road
Neihu Taipei Foreign States 114
Country : China Chronology :
See Worldwide Distribution, LLLP Chronology for Equipment Recall 24E-007.
1/10/2024 Jayco production notified Jayco Compliance by email of a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) that they received from Worldwide Distribution, LLLP. This bulletin provided information on diagnosing and/or repairing the liquid level remote fill gauge which could have the potential to leak LP vapor in the open position on certain INGUSA/LP ASME Remote fill ASME LP tanks.
1/15/2024 The Warranty Incident Review Committee (WIRC) discussed the incident and elevated it to CPAC. 1/29/2024, Worldwide Distribution determined that a safety related defect exists in certain INGUSA/LP ASME Remote fill ASME LP tanks.
2/7/2024 The Corrective Preventive Action Committee (CPAC) discussed the incident and elevated it to SSC. 3/4/2024 Jayco compliance received an official notification via US mail from Worldwide Distribution, LLLP regarding their NHTSA Equipment Recall 24E-007.
3/14/2024 The Safety Steering Committee (SSC) met and voted to proceed with filing a safety recall with NHTSA and Transport Canada.
Jayco is not aware of any warranty claims or injuries related to this matter. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Jayco dealers will inspect and replace the valve as necessary, free of
charge. Repairs made prior to the recall will be reimbursed in accordance with our Recall Reimbursement Plan on file with NHTSA. Jayco Inc. will file the completion reports.
How Remedy Component Differs The remedy component will not allow LP vapor to escape when tested
with the gauge in the open position. There will be no circle shape in the The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-218
Page 3
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
from Recalled Component : hand-wheel. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : A new valve design was introduced in July 2023 Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Jayco Inc. will notify its dealers and affected retail owners.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : APR 26, 2024 – APR 26, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : APR 26, 2024 – APR 26, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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