The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V449000·Announced 2018-07-05

Jayco Recalls 2019 White Hawk Trailers Due to Ladder Screw Defect

Jayco is recalling 2019 White Hawk recreational trailers because screws securing ladder steps may break, posing a fall risk.

What this means for you

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-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for potential falls.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Jayco White Hawk recreational trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the screws that secure the ladder steps to the ladder rail may break. If the ladder steps do not remain properly secured when stepped on, the user may fall, increasing the risk of injury.

The recall began on July 30, 2018. Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will replace the #8 screws with heavier #10 screws, free of charge. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901404.

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.

The recalled product

Product
JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER WHITE HAWK
Brand
JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER
Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
202

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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