CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
- Problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019-2020 White Hawk Travel Trailers. The breakaway switch may have been incorrectly wired, which can cause the trailer brakes to not function in the event of a trailer separation from the tow vehicle.
- Risk
- If the trailer separates from the tow vehicle, the breakaway switch may not activate the trailer brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the breakaway switch for proper wiring , rewiring it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 12, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901438.
- 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 breakaway switch on certain travel trailers may have been wired incorrectly. If the trailer separates from the tow vehicle, the switch may not activate the trailer brakes, which increases the risk of a crash.
Jayco will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the breakaway switch wiring and rewire it as needed. The repair is free of charge. You can contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137 with questions. Use your vehicle identification number (VIN) to check for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jayco Travel Trailer White Hawk | 20192020 |
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