The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V451000·Announced 2012-09-14

Jayco Recalls Motorhomes and Trailers Due to Electrical Fire Risk

Jayco is recalling specific 2008-2011 motorhomes and travel trailers because a defective transfer switch may overheat and cause a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical system) that explicitly increases the risk of a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. 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. These vehicles were manufactured between May 21, 2007, and September 10, 2010, and are equipped with Iota-brand transfer switches.

The recall is due to an improper electrical connection at the buss bar on the affected transfer switches. This defect may lead to overheating and melting of the transfer switch, which increases the risk of a fire.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
JAYCO MELBOURNE CLASS C, GREYHAWK CLASS C, OCTANE SPORT UTILITY
Brand
JAYCO
Manufacturer
JAYCO, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome / Travel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
1,596

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • MELBOURNE CLASS C
  • GREYHAWK CLASS C
  • OCTANE SPORT UTILITY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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