Jayco, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2012

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 5 safety recalls made by Jayco, Inc. in 2012. See the details of the recalls below.

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October 16, 2012

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Cargo Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 120

Jayco is recalling certain model year 2013 Eagle Premier Fifth Wheel recreational vehicle trailers, manufactured from June 14, 2012, through August 10, 2012. These vehicles were manufactured with incorrect information on the Recreational Vehicle Cargo Carrying Capacity Label. Thus, 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: 12V498000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 40

Consequence Summary:

An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.

Corrective Action:

Jayco will notify owners and provide corrected labels free of charge. The safety recall began on November 2, 2012. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-574-825-0608.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 14, 2012

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Iota Transfer Switch

Jayco, Inc., (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 and 2011 Greyhawk Class C motorhomes, model year 2008-2011 Melbourne Class C motorhomes, and 2008-2010 Octane Sport Utility travel trailers manufactured from May 21, 2007, through September 10, 2010, equipped with Iota-brand transfer switches. These trailers may have an improper electrical connection at the buss bar on the affected transfer switches. This improper connection may lead to overheating and melting of the transfer switch.

NHTSA ID: 12V451000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1,596

Consequence Summary:

Overheating and melting of the transfer switch increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action:

Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer switch, free of charge. The recall began on October 10, 2012. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 3, 2012

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Oversized Bearings

Jayco is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jay Flight Swift SLX Travel trailers manufactured from October 24, 2011, through July 3, 2012. These trailers may have oversized bearings installed in the axle. This may cause excessive movement in the wheel hub, causing the bearings to become overheated and worn.

NHTSA ID: 12V393000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 300

Consequence Summary:

Overheated and worn bearings may lead to axle failure while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axle bearings with proper size bearings, free of charge. The recall began on September 5, 2012. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 23, 2012

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Transfer Switch

Jayco is recalling certain model year 2007 Greyhawk Class C motorhomes; model year 2008 and 2010 Seneca Class C motorhomes; model year 2009 and 2011 Eagle Fifth-wheel; 2010 Recon fifth-wheel; and model year 2008-2010 Designer fifth wheel vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2006, through August 13, 2010 for an improper electrical connection at the buss bar on the Iota-brand transfer switches installed in the vehicles.

NHTSA ID: 12V347000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 908

Consequence Summary:

An improper electrical connection at the buss bar could lead to overheating and melting of the transfer switch, increasing the risk of a fire, injury or death.

Corrective Action:

Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 31, 2012. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 27, 2012

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

CERTIFICATION LABELS/FMVSS 120

JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 JAY FLIGHT BUNGALOW TRAVEL TRAILERS, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 19, 2012, THROUGH MARCH 27, 2012. THE LOAD RANGE AND THE COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE ON THESE TRAILERS ARE INCORRECTLY IDENTIFIED. THUS, 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: 12V183000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 66

Consequence Summary:

RELYING ON THE A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

JAYCO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE LABELS WITH A CORRECT LABEL. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN IN MAY 2012. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 574-825-0608.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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