Jayco, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2011

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 6 safety recalls made by Jayco, Inc. in 2011. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.
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November 11, 2011
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

IMPROPERLY BUILT CONVERTER

JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 JAY FLIGHT AND EAGLE SUPER LITE ½ TON TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 6, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 17, 2011. THE POWER CONVERTERS MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN UNDERSIZED INPUT COIL, WHICH MAY CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKING, AND MELTING OF THE CONVERTER.
NHTSA ID: 11V554000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 80
Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, INJURY OR DEATH.
Corrective Action:
JAYCO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND JAYCO DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE TRAVEL TRAILERS AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 11, 2011
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WHEEL WELL CLEARANCE

JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 JAY FEATHER LGT TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 9, 2006, THROUGH APRIL 17, 2008. THESE TRAVEL TRAILERS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE TIRES AND THE WHEEL WELL.
NHTSA ID: 11V495000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2,444
Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD ALLOW THE TIRES TO CONTACT THE WHEEL WELL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH, INJURY, OR DEATH.
Corrective Action:
JAYCO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND JAYCO DEALERS WILL ADD A SPACER TO INCREASE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE AXLE AND THE WHEEL WELL. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 11, 2011
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

IMPROPER ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010- 2011 GREYHAWK CLASS C MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 28, 2009, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 FOR AN IMPROPER ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AT THE BUSS BAR ON THE AFFECTED TRANSFER SWITCHES.
NHTSA ID: 11V494000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 502
Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING AND MELTING OF THE TRANSFER SWITCH, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE, INJURY OR DEATH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSFER SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 23, 2011
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

LOOSE BOLTS/REAR HITCH

JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SENECA CLASS C MOTORHOMES, SERIES 36FK AND 37FS, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 18, 2011, THROUGH JULY 13, 2011. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENTLY TORQUED BOLTS ATTACHING THE REAR HITCH TO THE FRAME.
NHTSA ID: 11V437000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 28
Consequence Summary:
LOOSE HITCH BOLTS COULD RESULT IN THE HITCH SEPARATING FROM THE FRAME, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND TIGHTEN UP THE HITCH BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 21, 2011
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

LEVELING JACKS/TRAILER FRAME

JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 EAGLE, SUPER LITE AND JAY FLIGHT G2 TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 9, 2010, THROUGH FEBRUARY 11, 2011. THESE TRAILERS MAY HAVE CRACKED BOLTS ATTACHING THE LEVELING JACKS TO THE TRAILER FRAME. IF ALL OF THE BOLTS BREAK, IT COULD RESULT IN THE JACK COMING LOOSE FROM THE FRAME.
NHTSA ID: 11V251000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 196
Consequence Summary:
IF THE JACK COMES LOOSE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION A CRASH, INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FASTENERS ATTACHING THE LEVELING JACKS TO THE FRAME WITH MORE ROBUST FASTENERS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 24, 2011
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

LOAD CAPACITY INFORMATION/FMVSS 120

JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 EAGLE SUPERLITE FIFTH-WHEELS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2010, THROUGH FEBRUARY 9, 2011. DUE TO A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR, THE SIZE OF THE TIRE AS INDICATED ON THE FEDERAL ID LABEL IS INCORRECTLY IDENTIFIED. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
NHTSA ID: 11V130000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 9
Consequence Summary:
A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO SELECTION OF AN IMPROPERLY SIZED REPLACEMENT TIRE.
Corrective Action:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-574-825-0608.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No