Jayco, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2018

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 18 safety recalls made by Jayco, Inc. in 2018. See the details of the recalls below.

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November 30, 2018
(Campaign #: 9901422)

Insufficient Grease on Bearings may cause Failure

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019 Jayco White Hawk, Jay Flight SLX, and Jay Feather travel trailers. The inner wheel hub bearings may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to overheat and fail.
NHTSA ID: 18V851000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 149
Consequence Summary:
If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901422.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 74.5
October 2, 2018
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Improperly Heat Treated Front Wheel Studs

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019 Jayco Precept and Precept Prestige motorhomes built on a Ford chassis and equipped with 22.5 inch front wheels. The front wheel hub assembly may have wheel studs that were not properly heat treated.
NHTSA ID: 18V689000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 24
Consequence Summary:
If a sufficient quantity of wheel studs break on one hub, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and Ford dealers will inspect the front wheel hub assemblies and studs, and replace the studs as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customers service at 1-866-436-7332 or Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 2, 2018
(Campaign #: 9901408)

Brake and Rear Turn Signals Intermittent/FMVSS 108

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019 Jayco Jay Flight travel trailers. The turn signal and brake lights were wired incorrectly causing the lights to work intermittently, preventing other drivers from knowing the intentions of the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 18V686000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 176
Consequence Summary:
If the rear turn signals and brake lights do not operate as intended, other drivers will not be properly notified of stopping or turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will correctly wire the rear turn signals and brake lights to the 7-way trailer cord, free of charge. The recall began October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901408.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 68.18
September 12, 2018
(Campaign #: 9901410)

Missing Bearing Races may cause Hub to Overheat

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019 Jayco White Hawk, Jay Flight, and Jay Flight SLX travel trailers. The axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat.
NHTSA ID: 18V618000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 416
Consequence Summary:
The missing bearing race may cause premature hub bearing failure, possibly resulting in a separation of the hub from the axle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective hubs with new hubs or replace the axles, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901410.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 49.04
August 30, 2018
(Campaign #: 9903407)

Leveling System Hoses may Leak and Cause Fire

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Alante vehicles. The leveling system hydraulic hoses may become damaged due to their location, resulting in a hydraulic fluid leak.
NHTSA ID: 18V570000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 327
Consequence Summary:
The leaking hydraulic fluid leak may spray onto the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the location of hoses and replace any damaged hoses, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903407.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 74.92
August 27, 2018
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Liquid may Leak into Power Window Switch

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Jayco Redhawk motorhomes built on Chevrolet Van chassis. Liquid may leak into the driver's power window switch and cause corrosion, resulting in high electrical resistance.
NHTSA ID: 18V564000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 170
Consequence Summary:
High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, and GM dealers will replace the driver side door window switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 27, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 11, 2018
(Campaign #: 9901406)

Generator Exhaust Pipe Not Installed

Jayco Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Octane travel trailers, models VH and VF, equipped with an optional generator. During production, the generator exhaust pipe may not have been installed, allowing the generator's exhaust to enter the trailer.
NHTSA ID: 18V460000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 62
Consequence Summary:
If exhaust were to enter the trailer, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Jayco has notifed owners, and dealers will install any missing generator exhaust pipes, free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901406.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 50
July 5, 2018
(Campaign #: 9903403)

Wiper Arms Lift Away from Windshield/FMVSS 104

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019 Jayco Alante and Precept motorhomes. When traveling at highway speeds, the windshield wiper arms may lift away from the windshield when the wiper speed setting is on high, decreasing the wiper's ability to clear the windshield. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
NHTSA ID: 18V445000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 124
Consequence Summary:
The driver's reduced visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will replace the wiper system, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903403.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 94.35
July 5, 2018
(Campaign #: 9901404)

Screws that Secure Ladder Steps may Break

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019 Jayco White Hawk recreational trailers. The screws that secure the ladder steps to the ladder rail may break, which can cause occupants to fall.
NHTSA ID: 18V449000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 202
Consequence Summary:
If the ladder steps do not remain properly secured when stepped on, the user may fall, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will replace the #8 screws with heavier #10 screws, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901404.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 86.63
July 5, 2018
(Campaign #: 9903405)

Incorrect Cargo Capacity Information/FMVSS 120

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jayco Alante, Precept, Seneca, Redhawk, and Melbourne motorhomes. The Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label incorrectly overstates the cargo capacity, potentially causing the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars."
NHTSA ID: 18V451000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 49
Consequence Summary:
An overloaded vehicle has an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Jayco will notify owners, and will provided a corrected CCC label, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903405.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
June 1, 2018
(Campaign #: 9901385)

LP Gas Bottle may Detach While Moving

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Eagle, Eagle HT, NorthPoint, Pinnacle, Talon and Seismic fifth-wheel recreational trailers. The strap that secures the liquid propane (LP) gas bottle may separate from its buckle and no longer secure the propane tank.
NHTSA ID: 18V364000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 612
Consequence Summary:
An unsecured propane tank could detach from the trailer and increase the risk of a crash or leak propane and increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the propane tank securing strap with a new strap that has the correct crimping, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901385.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 66.67
May 4, 2018
(Campaign #: 9903378)

Windshield Wiper System Failure/FMVSS 104

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Alante and 2018-2019 Jayco Precept vehicles. The windshield wiper system motor on these vehicles may fail when being operated in heavy snow or ice situations, thereby reducing driver visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
NHTSA ID: 18V297000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 998
Consequence Summary:
Failure of the windshield wiper system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper module with a new relay pack, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903378.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 77.76
May 3, 2018
(Campaign #: 9901377)

Rotational Pin Box Bearing may Loosen

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Eagle HT fifth wheel trailers equipped with certain 16K rotational rubber pin boxes. The spindle placement in the pin box may be incorrect, causing the bearing to be loose.
NHTSA ID: 18V286000
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
# of Units Affected: 610
Consequence Summary:
If the bearings become loose, the spindle may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will add a spacer to correct the spacing error, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901377.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 64.59
May 3, 2018
(Campaign #: 9901379)

Roof Collapse from Power Lift Roof Override Misuse

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2011 and 2013 Jay Series BB, BC and BD camping trailers equipped with a Lippert Power Roof Lift Mechanism. The manual over-ride feature on these power lifts may be misused, potentially resulting in torque from the drive motor damaging the lift mechanism.
NHTSA ID: 18V292000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 2,155
Consequence Summary:
Damage to the lift mechanism may cause the roof to fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Jayco will notify owners and will provide a warning label to instruct owners of the proper use of the manual over-ride feature, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901379.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 27.84
January 30, 2018
(Campaign #: na)

Hydraulic Brake Fluid Leak

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017 Precept motorhomes. The brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) on these vehicles may be missing valve block ball plugs, potentially causing a brake fluid leak or air ingestion during electronic brake distribution and/or ABS activation.
NHTSA ID: 18V078000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 17
Consequence Summary:
A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Jayco will notify owners, and Ford dealers will inspect the hydraulic block and replace the HECU if the ball plugs are present, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 29, 2018
(Campaign #: 9901372)

Trailer Safety Chains may Fail

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017, 2018 Eagle 333BHOK (EC) travel trailers. The safety chains on these vehicles are rated at 11,700 lbs, however the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is 12,500lbs. In the event of a trailer detachment, the underrated safety chains may fail.
NHTSA ID: 18V072000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 81
Consequence Summary:
If the safety chains fail in the event of a detachment, the trailer would separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install safety chains that have a GVWR of 16,200lbs, free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901372.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 40.74
January 29, 2018
(Campaign #: 9901373)

Incorrect GVWR on Federal Labels/FMVSS 110

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Eagle EA, EB, ED travel trailers. The Federal Labels and Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label on these vehicles may incorrectly list the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) as 11,750lbs, when the actual GVWR is 11,700lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
NHTSA ID: 18V073000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 461
Consequence Summary:
If the GVWR is incorrect it can allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Jayco will notify owners and provide them with a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on February 13, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901373.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
January 29, 2018
(Campaign #: 9901366)

Cook Top Flame Can Be Inverted Causing Explosion

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Eagle travel trailers, model 333BHOK. The flame on the Furrion cook top can become inverted or go out when the furnace is turned on, however, liquid propane (LP) gas will continue to flow to the burners.
NHTSA ID: 18V075000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 26
Consequence Summary:
LP gas flow to an unlit stove burner may result in an explosion, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install two wood panels to prevent air from the furnace affecting the stove burners, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901366.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 65.38