September 9, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V547000
Electronic Control Center Circuit Board may Short
A damaged circuit board could increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V547
Manufacturer Jayco
, Inc.
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 166
Summary
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Entegra Reatta and Jayco Embark and 2020 Entegra Reatta XL motorhomes. The electronic control center circuit board may be damaged from voltages over 17 volts, causing the components on the board to become damaged.
Remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional circuit module to the existing component board to provide over-current protection, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco’s number for this recall is 9903518.
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.
G9 Electronic Control Module –Circuit Protection
| Bulletin Type: | Safety Recall | Publication Date: | October 13, 2020 | |
| Bulletin #(s): | 20V-547 US
2020-425 CN | Make(s): | Jayco
Entegra | |
| Job Code(s): | 9903518 | Model(s): | Embark
Reatta & Reatta XL | |
| Flat Rate(s): | .34 Hour per G9 Module (Max 2) | Model Year(s): | 2019-2020 |
| Incident: | Voltages in excess of 17 volts may damage components in the circuit board of the electronic control center. |
| Affected Units: | 2019 Embark K1NE0051-0063 NG0051-0056 NJ0051-0066
2020 Embark L1NG0051-0055 NJ0051-0066 2019 Reatta K1NE8051-8078 NG8051-8070 NJ8051-8065 2020 Reatta L1NE8051-8053 NG8051-8056 NJ8051-8069 2020 Reatta XL L1MC8051-8060 MG8051-8062 MJ8051-8064 |
| PARTS KIT | KIT #:20V-547
NOTE: Some affected units require 1 Kit while others 2 Kits. Please review listing at the end of these Instructions before completing an order. Stock orders are NOT permitted for this recall. |
| Parts Kit Contents:
1 – G9 Protection Module with: Wago 222-413 terminal block ½” Nut | |
| Misc. Tools & Supplies: | ½” Socket
Torque Wrench (0-100 lbs./In) |
G9 Electronic Control Module (ECM)
LOCATION OF THE G9 MODULES:
Motorhomes with one module – under the bed
Motorhomes with two modules – 1 in the mid bath cabinet and 1 in the basement in the main 12V distribution area
NOTE: PLEASE REVIEW AFFECTED UNIT LISTING AT END OF INSTRUCTIONS TO CONFIRM THE NUMBER OF PART KITS TO ORDER PER UNIT SERIAL NUMBER. Specific Units require two (2)
G9 Protection Module with the Wago terminal block and Washer Nut
INSTRUCTIONS
(2.1) Power off system by turning the Main Power Switch to the off position (located just inside the entry door).
(2.2) remove the external tooth washer nut and existing power cable from the G9 ECM power input stud.
(2.3) Attach G9 Protection Module onto the G9 Power Stud with an external tooth ½” washer nut and torque to 70 in/lbs.
(2.4) Install power cable onto G9 Protection Module stud with a ½” nut provided and torque to 70 in/lbs.
(2.5) Locate existing G9 ground wire connection and disconnect or cut wire.
(2.6a) Splice G9 Protection Module ground wire to the existing G9 ECM ground wire. Strip each ground wire 10mm, insert each wire fully into Wago 222-413 terminal block, move orange tab from the open to fully locked position.
(2.6b) Completed wiring shown.
(2.7) Turn on Main Power Switch and verify that the LED illuminates.
| Jayco’s sole obligation under our limited warranty is to repair or replace defective materials and/or workmanship deemed our responsibility as determined by Jayco in our sole discretion. Jayco reserves the right to use new and/or remanufactured parts or materials of similar quality to complete any work, and to make parts and/or design changes as appropriate without notice to anyone. Jayco designs and/or materials changes are done without obligation to incorporate such changes in previously manufactured product. Jayco makes every reasonable effort to ensure field remedies will not adversely affect performance and/or safety of the unit. This field remedy is not intended to extend to future performance of this RV, or any of its materials, components or parts beyond the standard warranty period. The RV owner’s obligation to notify Jayco, or one of its independent, authorized dealers, of a claimed defect does not modify any obligation placed on the RV owner to contact Jayco directly when attempting to pursue remedies under state or federal law. Jan. 2019. |
| 903 South Main Street • P.O. Box 460 • Middlebury, IN 46540 |
Safety Recall: 20V-547 2020-425
October 13, 2020
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
Dear Valued Dealer:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
. Jayco has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exits in certain 2019 -2020 Embark, Reatta and Reatta XL Class A motorhomes equipped with a Vegatouch Electronic Control System.
Reason for this recall
Voltages in excess of 17 volts may damage components in the electronic control center circuit board. A damaged circuit board could increase the risk of a fire. This could occur when using a jump pack to start your RV that may be on 24V setting.
Recall Remedy
Requires the installation of an additional circuit control module that will provide over-current protection
Instructions for the recall remedy are available under the Applications > Recalls section of the website. If you need further assistance, please contact Customer Service.
What we need you to do
Our records show the following unit is affected by this recall, and is part of the current inventory at your Dealership.
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Federal law requires the Recall Remedy completed on this unit prior to customer delivery.
If you sold this unit recently, please contact the owner immediately to inform them of this recall. In addition, please register this unit by submitting the Warranty Registration information. Federal regulations require that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days.
We certainly regret this inconvenience; however, our Customers’ safety is our most important priority.
Sincerely,
Compliance Management
5 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| ENTEGRA | REATTA | 2019-2020 |
| ENTEGRA | REATTA XL | 2020 |
| JAYCO | EMBARK | 2019-2020 |
7 Associated Documents
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V547-3769.pdf 1142.88KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-20V547-9003.pdf 138.018KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-20V547-7260.PDF 213.856KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-20V547-6418.pdf 244.828KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2020-4
RCLQRT-20V547-8175.PDF 211.133KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-1
RCLQRT-20V547-8323.PDF 211.232KB
Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2021-3
RCLQRT-20V547-3359.PDF 211.417KB
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