CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jayco Alante, Precept, Seneca, Redhawk, and Melbourne motorhomes. The Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label incorrectly overstates the cargo capacity, potentially causing the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars."
- Risk
- An overloaded vehicle has an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Jayco will notify owners, and will provided a corrected CCC label, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903405.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The Cargo Carrying Capacity label on these motorhomes overstates how much cargo the vehicle can safely carry. Because the label is wrong, owners may load the vehicle beyond its true limit, and the vehicle does not meet the federal wheel and rim safety standard, FMVSS 120.
An overloaded motorhome has a higher risk of a crash. Extra weight can affect braking, handling, and tire and wheel performance, so following the incorrect label could put you and others on the road at greater risk.
Jayco will notify owners and provide a corrected Cargo Carrying Capacity label at no cost. Contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137 and reference recall number 9903405. Also check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls and have the free repair done at an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jayco Alante | 20182019 |
|---|---|
| Jayco Melbourne | 20182019 |
| Jayco Precept | 20182019 |
| Jayco Redhawk | 20182019 |
| Jayco Seneca | 20182019 |