2006 Jayco Escapade Problems, Complaints & Recalls

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.

Problem: On certain motor homes built on chevrolet chassis, the safety belt buckles may not latch or unlatch.

Risk: In the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury or death.

Fix: General motors is conducting this recall (please see 05v558000) and will inspect the buckles and, if found to be inoperative, the entire buckle assembly would be replaced. For buckles found to be operative, dealers will replace only the upper buckle cover. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or jayco at 1-574-825-0608.

Problem: On certain motor homes, the wire harness may have been routed too close to the exhaust tail pipe which may result in the cable melting and creating an electrical short.

Risk: This condition, if not addressed, could result in a fire, accident, injury or death.

Fix: Dealers will inspect, reroute and replace the wire harness free of charge. The recall began on february 7, 2006. Owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.

Problem: Certain motor homes may have u-joint retaining clips missing or not installed properly. If the retaining clips are not installed properly, the u-joint may become dislodged from the yoke and the drive shaft will become disconnected from the drive train.

Risk: This condition, if not addressed, could result in a crash, injury or death.

Fix: Dealers have completed the repairs to 100 percent of the units at the factory and at dealerships. No further action is necessary on this recall.

Problem: Certain motor homes built on chevrolet c3500 (express) cutaway chassis have a towing pigtail that will not show brake lights on the towed vehicle if hooked to the towing pigtail.

Risk: This condition could result in a crash, injury or death.

Fix: Dealers will rewire the towing pigtail wires to include the brake light circuit free of charge. The recall began on october 31, 2005. Owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.