2003 Jayco Avatar Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Avatar years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2003 Jayco Avatar so far. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2003 Jayco Avatar recalls (3)
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Equipment
Problem: 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 from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Problem: 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.
Risk: When the straps fail, the muffler can drop to the ground.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: On certain motor homes, there is no option to sanitize the fresh water tanks and to prevent back-flow from the water pump.
Risk: Contamination of the water hose could occur.
Fix: 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 contacting the fresh hose. Owner notification began september 17, 2003. Owners should contact jayco at 1-574-825-0608.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Jayco Avatar years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Avatar | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 Avatar | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Jayco Avatar?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Jayco Avatar?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Jayco Avatar a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Avatar model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.