Jayco recall: Structure
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
Damage to the lift mechanism may cause the roof to fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Jayco Jay Series 2011, 2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V292000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Jayco, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 3, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jun 26, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,155
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 25, 2010 to Mar 18, 2013
- Part
- Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
- Maker's own recall number
- 9901379
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Jayco / Jayco Camping Trailer / Jayco Fifth Wheel and more recall: Equipment Nov 21, 2017
- Jayco recall: Structure Nov 7, 2013
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.