Jayco, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2013
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 7 safety recalls made by Jayco, Inc. in 2013. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 22, 2013
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable
Jayco Corporation (Jayco) is recalling all model year 2006-2014 Jayco, Starcraft, and Entegra towable travel, fifth wheel and camping trailers manufactured January 1, 2006, through April 30, 2013 and equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.
NHTSA ID: 13V585000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 226,560
Consequence Summary:
If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the travel trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Jayco will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The began on January 31, 2014. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-574-825-5861 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 7, 2013
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Roof Support may giveway allowing Collapse
Jayco is recalling certain model year 2011 Jay Series pop-up camping trailers. In these vehicles, if a component failure occurs in the roof lifter system, the failure may cause the roof to abruptly collapse to the closed position.
NHTSA ID: 13V558000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 91
Consequence Summary:
If the roof abruptly closes, there is an increased risk of personal injury.
Corrective Action:
Jayco will notify owners and dealers will add a metal stop that prevents to sudden collapse of the roof, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2013. Owners may contact Jacyo at 1-800-283-8267 for more information.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 32.97
October 18, 2013
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Water Heater Wiring may cause Fire
Jayco is recalling certain model year 2014 Jay Flight and Jay Flight Swift Travel Trailers manufactured July 8, 2013, through August 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, an improper amount of insulation may be stripped from the 110V AC water heater ignition wires resulting in a poor connection of the wires.
NHTSA ID: 13V514000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 247
Consequence Summary:
A poor wiring connection could increase the wiring's resistance, causing excessive heat, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
Corrective Action:
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the installation of the LP/Electric water heater and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2013. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 68.42
July 31, 2013
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Windshield Wiper Arm May detach
Jayco is recalling certain model year 2014 Precept Motorhomes manufactured March 28, 2013, through June 27, 2013. The attachment mechanism that holds the windshield wiper arm to the wiper motor shaft could crack.
NHTSA ID: 13V331000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 19
Consequence Summary:
If the attachment mechanism cracks, the windshield wiper may detach reducing the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper arm, at no charge. The recall began on September 5, 2013. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 4, 2013
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Converter Missing Ground/Possible Risk of Fire
Jayco is recalling certain model year 2014 White Hawk travel trailers manufactured May 17, 2013, through May 21, 2013. The A/C to D/C converter may not be properly grounded to the frame.
NHTSA ID: 13V241000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 17
Consequence Summary:
If the converter is not properly grounded to the frame, there may be an excessive buildup of heat and melting of the wiring, possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective Action:
Jayco will notify owners and dealers will inspect the wiring for the converter. If needed, they will add the provided ground wire, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2013. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 30, 2013
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning
Jayco is recalling certain model year 2013-14 Eagle Premiere, Jay Feather Ultra Lite, Jay Flight, Jay Flight Swift, Octane, and White Hawk; model year 2013 Eagle, Eagle HT, Jay Flight Bungalow, Jay Flight Destination, Pinnacle, Redhawk and Seismic; and model year 2014 Precept recreational vehicles. In these vehicles, if the awning installation sequence is not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.
NHTSA ID: 13V168000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2,491
Consequence Summary:
If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action:
Jayco will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the awning motor free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2013. Owners may contact Jacyo at 1-800-283-8267 for more information.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 1, 2013
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Progressive Dynamics Power Converter Short Circuit
Jayco is recalling certain model year 2013 Jay Flight Bungalow, Jay Flight Destination, Jay Flight and Eagle travel trailers; and model year 2013 Eagle and Eagle Premier Fifth-Wheels. The vehicles were manufactured January 24, 2013, through February 27, 2013 and equipped with a power converter supplied by Progressive Dynamics, Inc. The affected power converters, used in recreational vehicles to convert A/C power, have internal components that may short circuit.
NHTSA ID: 13V070000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 66
Consequence Summary:
An electrical short may lead to a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action:
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will modify the affected power converters free of charge. The safety recall began on March 20, 2013. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-574-825-0608.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No