The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·13V241000·Announced 2013-06-04

Jayco Recalls 2014 White Hawk Travel Trailers for Electrical Fire Risk

Jayco is recalling 2014 White Hawk travel trailers because an improperly grounded converter may cause heat buildup and fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire due to an electrical defect, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014 White Hawk travel trailers manufactured between May 17, 2013, and May 21, 2013. The recall addresses a defect in the electrical system where the A/C to D/C converter may not be properly grounded to the frame.

If the converter is not properly grounded, there may be an excessive buildup of heat and melting of the wiring, which could result in a fire. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.

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

The recalled product

Product
JAYCO WHITE HAWK
Brand
JAYCO
Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
17

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 (1)

  • WHITE HAWK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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