The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·18V292000·Announced 2018-05-03

Jayco Jay Series Trailers Recalled for Roof Lift Mechanism Defect

Jayco is recalling 2011 and 2013 Jay Series camping trailers because misuse of the manual roof lift override may damage the mechanism, causing the roof to fall unexpectedly.

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 structural defect that could cause the roof to fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2011 and 2013 Jay Series BB, BC, and BD camping trailers equipped with a Lippert Power Roof Lift Mechanism. The recall involves 2,155 vehicles.

The manual over-ride feature on these power lifts may be misused, potentially resulting in torque from the drive motor damaging the lift mechanism. Damage to the lift mechanism may cause the roof to fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.

Jayco will notify owners and 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
JAYCO JAY SERIES
Brand
JAYCO
Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Camping Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
2,155

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)

  • JAY SERIES

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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