The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V625000·Announced 2019-08-28

Jayco Recalls 2019 Embark Motorhomes Due to Steering Shaft Bolt Issue

Jayco is recalling 2019 Embark motorhomes because insufficiently tightened steering shaft bolts may allow the steering column to come loose, increasing 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 (steering shaft bolts) that may cause loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Embark motorhomes. The recall addresses a defect where the upper and lower steering shaft bolts may have been insufficiently tightened. This condition allows the steering column shaft to come loose.

A loose steering column shaft may cause a loss of steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on September 23, 2019.

Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the upper and lower steering shaft bolts, if necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901434. 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 EMBARK
Brand
JAYCO
Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
14

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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