Equipment
NHTSA recall 13V168000 · announced April 30, 2013 · filed by Jayco, Inc. · 2,491 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
What to do
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2013 Jayco Eagle
- 2013 Jayco Eagle Ht
- 2013 Jayco Eagle Premier
- 2014 Jayco Eagle Premier
- 2013 Jayco Jay Feather Ultra Lite
- 2014 Jayco Jay Feather Ultra Lite
- 2013 Jayco Jay Flight
- 2014 Jayco Jay Flight
- 2013 Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow
- 2013 Jayco Jay Flight Destination
- 2013 Jayco Jay Flight Swift
- 2014 Jayco Jay Flight Swift
- 2013 Jayco Octane
- 2014 Jayco Octane
- 2013 Jayco Pinnacle
- 2014 Jayco Precept
- 2013 Jayco Redhawk
- 2013 Jayco Seismic
- 2013 Jayco White Hawk
- 2014 Jayco White Hawk
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.