The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·18V460000·Announced 2018-07-11

Jayco Recalls 2018 Octane Travel Trailers Due to Missing Generator Exhaust Pipe

Jayco is recalling 2018 Octane travel trailers with optional generators because a missing exhaust pipe may allow exhaust to enter the trailer, increasing injury risk.

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-harm product (carbon monoxide exposure from exhaust) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Octane travel trailers, models VH and VF, that are equipped with an optional generator. The recall involves 62 vehicles. During production, the generator exhaust pipe may not have been installed on these units.

If the exhaust pipe is missing, the generator's exhaust can enter the trailer. This condition can increase the risk of injury to occupants. The source text does not report any specific injuries or illnesses associated with this defect.

Dealers will install any missing generator exhaust pipes free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 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 TRAVEL TRAILER OCTANE
Brand
JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER
Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
62

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)

  • OCTANE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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