CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR; SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
- Problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jayco Swift and Entegra Ethos motorhomes. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain motorhomes have seat belt automatic locking retractors that may deactivate early. When this happens, a child restraint system may not be secured properly, and the vehicle does not meet federal occupant crash protection requirements.
An unsecured child restraint can increase the risk of injury to a child during a crash. If you own an affected vehicle and transport children, have the seat belt retractors checked as soon as possible.
Authorized dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors and replace them as needed, free of charge. Owners were notified by letter starting December 21, 2021, and may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Entegra Ethos | 20212022 |
|---|---|
| Jayco Swift | 20212022 |