NHTSA recall 06V089000
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
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Reported Mar 30, 20063 vehicles affectedJAYCO, INC.Built Dec 11, 2002 – Dec 31, 2002
The defect
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.
The risk
When the straps fail, the muffler can drop to the ground.
The remedy
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.