Jayco 2004 Jay Flight, Owner'S Manual

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SAFETY
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
The safe operation of your trailer requires that you use common sense and follow safety
procedures as defined in this manual and all supplied information from specific component
part manufacturers. In this manual, there are specific terms and symbols to indicate areas
of potential hazards, which are based upon the ANSI Z535 series of safety information.
Make sure you understand the use of these terms and symbols as defined here.
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NOTE provides additional information to make a step or procedure easier or clearer.
Disregarding a NOTE could cause inconvenience, and would not be likely to cause damage
or personal injury.
Caution is an area that mechanical or property damage is likely to happen if the
instructions are not followed. However, in the case of a caution without the safety alert
symbol , the damage will only occur to the property and should not cause personal injury.
See below for the definition of injury related cautions.
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- This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages to avoid possible injury or death.
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CAUTION is an indication of areas where minor or moderate injury may occur if
instructions are not followed. Mechanical or property damage may also occur.
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WARNING emphasizes areas where there is potential for personal injury or even
death if you fail to follow the instructions. Mechanical or property damage may also occur.
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DANGER indicates an immediate hazard situation where death or serious injury will
result if instructions are not followed. Mechanical or property damage may also occur.
Reporting Safety Defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash, injury or death,
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying Jayco, Inc. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, they may open an
investigation. If they find a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, a recall and remedy
campaign may be ordered. NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems
between you, your independent, authorized dealer or Jayco, Inc.
NHTSA Customer Relations Dept.
U.S. Department of Transportation Jayco Incorporated
Washington, D.C. 20590 P.O. Box 460, Middlebury, IN 46540
Phone: 1-800-424-9393 Email: service@jayco.com
Washington, D.C. Area: 368-0123 Business Hours: 8:00-5:00 Mon.–Fri.
You can obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the NHTSA Hotline.
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