Safety Considerations; Reporting Safety Defects; Safety In Using Lp Gas - Jayco Heritage Owner's Manual

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

The terms NOTE, CAUTION and WARNING have specific meanings in this manual.
A NOTE provides additional information to make a step or procedure easier or clearer.
Disregarding a NOTE could cause inconvenience, but would not be likely to cause
damage or personal injury.
A CAUTION emphasizes areas where equipment damage could result. Disregarding a
CAUTION could cause permanent mechanical damage. However, personal injury is
unlikely.
A WARNING emphasizes areas where personal injury or even death could result from
failure to follow instructions properly. Mechanical damage may also occur.

Reporting Safety Defects

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash, injury or death,
you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying Jayco, Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your
dealer or Jayco, Inc.
NHTSA
U.S. Department of Transportation
Washington, D.C. 20590
Phone: 1-800-424-9393
Washington, D.C. Area: 368-0123
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

Safety in Using LP Gas

You should check for leaks at the connections on the LP gas system soon after purchase
and initial filling of LP tanks, and continued periodic checks of the system are recom-
mended. Your vehicle was manufactured to provide you with full access to all gas line
connections. Leaks can be found with a soapy water solution, which does not contain
ammonia or chlorine, applied to the outside of the gas piping connections: the soap will
bubble at the leak. DO NOT USE FLAME OR LIGHTED MATCHES TO TEST
FOR LEAKS. Usually tightening of connections will close leaks. If not, ask an autho-
rized dealer's service department to make the necessary tests and repairs.
ALTHOUGH THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER HAVE PERFORMED TESTS
FOR LEAKAGE, THIS CHECK IS RECOMMENDED DUE TO THE VIBRATION
ENCOUNTERED DURING TRAVEL.
As LP gas is heavier than air, leaking gas tends to flow to low places which will
sometimes pocket in low areas, such as the folding camping trailer floor. LP gas can
usually be detected by an identifiable odor similar to onions or garlic. Never light a match
or allow any open flame in the presence of leaking gas.
Customer Relations Dept.
Jayco Incorporated
P.O. Box 460, Middlebury, IN 46540
Phone: 1-877-825-4782 or 1-219-825-0608
Business Hours: 8:00-5:00 Mon.–Fri. EST
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