The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V123000·Announced 2019-02-25

Jayco Recalls 2019 Embark Motorhomes Due to Brake Component Defect

Jayco is recalling 2019 Embark motorhomes because missing or improperly installed cotter pins may cause brake actuator rods to detach, increasing stopping distance and crash risk.

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 affecting the braking system, which is explicitly listed as a criterion for a Severe (4) rating in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Jayco Embark motorhomes built on a Spartan chassis. These vehicles are equipped with independent front suspension and front drum brakes. The recall addresses a defect where cotter pins may be missing or improperly installed at the actuator rod of the front slack adjuster for the front brakes.

The missing or improperly installed cotter pin may cause the actuator rod to detach. This failure affects brake performance and lengthens the distance needed to stop the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.

Spartan has notified owners, and Spartan Service Centers will inspect and properly install the cotter pin or install any missing pins and adjust the brakes appropriately, free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2019. 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 EMBARK
Brand
JAYCO
Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
20

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)

  • EMBARK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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