CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
- Problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2020 Greyhawk motorhomes. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction due to a partially blocked orifice, which may cause to extended stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Risk
- An increase in stopping distance without warning increases the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify Jayco owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the brake relay valve, if necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 or Jayco at 1-800-517-9137.
- 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
A brake relay valve in certain motorhomes may have a partially blocked orifice. This restricts airflow in the air brake system and can extend stopping distance without any warning to the driver. The vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121 for air brake systems.
A longer-than-expected stopping distance raises the risk of a crash, since the vehicle may not stop in the distance drivers anticipate. Owners should be especially cautious and allow extra room when braking until the issue is addressed.
The remedy is free. Authorized dealers will inspect the brake relay valve and replace it if needed. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners can contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 or Jayco at 1-800-517-9137, and can check their VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jayco Greyhawk | 2020 |
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