May 1, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V310000
Short Circuit from Incorrectly Routed Wiring
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power, power steering, and brake system control increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V310
Manufacturer Jayco
, Inc.
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 6
Summary
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Jayco Terrain, and Entegra Launch motorhomes. The main wiring harness may chafe against the drive shaft and short circuit, which can result in a loss of drive power, power steering, and brake system control.
Remedy
Mercedes dealers will inspect the routing of the main wiring harness and correct it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 7, 2024. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.
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 :
Please refer to Mercedes Benz chronology on 24V-166
On April 12, 2024, Jayco received notification via US mail from Mercedes Benz of an active recall 24V-166 regarding the main wiring harness routing. On April 15, 2024, Jayco’s Warranty Incident Review Committee (WIRC) reviewed the incident and elevated it to CPAC. On April 17, 2024, The Corrective Preventive Action Committee (CPAC) decided to elevate the incident to the Safety Steering Committee (SSC). On April 25, 2024, SSC voted to proceed with a pass through chassis recall.
Inspect Main Wiring Harness Routing – 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
4 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| ENTEGRA | LAUNCH | 2023-2024 |
| JAYCO | TERRAIN | 2023-2024 |
2 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-24V310-6058.pdf 652.231KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-24V310-6209.PDF 215.88KB
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Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-310
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Jayco, Inc. MAY 01, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-310 Manufacturer Recall No. : Daimler 24V-166 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 : 6
Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2024 Jayco/Entegra Coach Launch, Terrain Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : DIESEL
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined through Jayco Inc. production records.
Production Dates : JAN 26, 2023 – SEP 29, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : W1W4NBVY2PT116083 End : W1W4NBVY4PT115694 ✔ Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Sprinter vehicles and the Jayco Motorized Division has determined that on certain 2023 Sprinter (907 platform) vehicles, the routing of the main wiring harness might not meet specifications. This includes certain model year (“MY”) 2023-2024 Entegra Coach Launch and Jayco Terrain Class B motorhomes, FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : In this case, the wiring harness might contact the drive shaft, and chafing over time could result in a short circuit of various wires in the harness. Depending on the affected wire, a risk of fire, loss of propulsion without warning, or failure of the power steering and brake control system cannot be ruled out. Description of the Cause : Due to a deviation in the production process, the main wiring harness might not have been routed as specified. Identification of Any Warning The driver will not receive a warning due to the nature of the failure
mechanism. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-310 Page 2 that can Occur : Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Main Wiring Harness Component Description : Main Wiring Harness Component Part Number : A9075408465 Component Name 2 : Expandable Cable Strap Component Description : Expandable Cable Strap Component Part Number : A0009951290 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Daimler Vans USA, LLC Address : One Mercedes-Benz Drive
Sandy Springs Georgia 30328
Country : United States Chronology :
Please refer to Mercedes Benz chronology on 24V-166
On April 12, 2024, Jayco received notification via US mail from Mercedes Benz of an active recall
24V-166 regarding the main wiring harness routing. On April 15, 2024, Jayco’s Warranty Incident Review Committee (WIRC) reviewed the incident and elevated it to CPAC. On April 17, 2024, The Corrective Preventive Action Committee (CPAC) decided to elevate the incident to the Safety Steering Committee (SSC). On April 25, 2024, SSC voted to proceed with a pass through chassis recall. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-310
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : As a precautionary measure, an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will
inspect the routing of the main wiring harness on the affected vehicles and rework it, if necessary. If you have already paid to have this recall condition corrected, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement.
Requests for reimbursement may include parts, labor, fees and taxes. An original or clear copy of all receipts showing name, address, VIN, problem, repair, who did the repair, cost, proof of payment are required.
Daimler will be reporting the quarterly completion rates to NHTSA. Jayco Inc. is not aware aware of any claims associated with this matter, How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : There is no defect in part, only the routing of the wire harness. A change in the production procedure ensures that this issue can no longer occur in production from November 2022 onwards. However, the last potentially improperly reworked vehicle left the plant on March 9, 2023. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Jayco will notify its dealers and affected retail owners.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUN 07, 2024 – JUN 07, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : JUN 07, 2024 – JUN 07, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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