The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V570000·Announced 2018-08-30

Jayco Recalls 2018 Alante Vehicles Due to Hydraulic Hose Fire Risk

Jayco is recalling 2018 Alante vehicles because damaged leveling system hydraulic hoses may leak fluid onto the exhaust system, increasing the risk of 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 (hydraulic hoses) that explicitly increases the risk of a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Alante vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the leveling system where hydraulic hoses may become damaged due to their location. This damage can result in a hydraulic fluid leak.

The leaking hydraulic fluid may spray onto the exhaust system, which increases the risk of a fire. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the 2018 model year of the Alante.

Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the location of the hoses and replace any damaged hoses free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 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 ALANTE
Brand
JAYCO
Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
327

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)

  • ALANTE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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