Description of the Incident: While driving our RV on the expressway, the slide-out unexpectedly extended on its own without anyone pressing the control button or getting up from their seat. The slide-out extended several feet outward while the vehicle was moving at highway speed. Component/System that Failed: The slide-out mechanism/control system malfunctioned. It appears to have activated spontaneously. The component is available for inspection upon request. Safety Risk: This malfunction created an extreme safety hazard. The slide-out expanded into the next lane of traffic, putting our passengers, specifically our children seated at the dinette, at immediate risk of being struck or crushed by a passing tractor-trailer. A collision could have resulted in serious injury or fatality. Reproduction/Confirmation: The problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. Inspection: The RV or the slide-out component has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance, or other representatives at this time. Warning Lamps or Prior Symptoms: There were no warning lights, error messages, or symptoms prior to the failure. The malfunction occurred suddenly and without any prior indication
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Recalls 3
Equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
- What is wrong
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Jayco Greyhawk, 2016 and 2018-2019 Jayco Redhawk, 2017 Jayco Envoy 200 Series and 2018-2019 Entegra Odyssey, Jayco Esteem, and Jayco Greyhawk Prestige motorhomes. The mounting brackets for the leveling system hydraulic pump and reservoir may fail allowing the components to contact the ground.
- Risk
- Contact with the ground may cause the pump and reservoir to detach or leak hydraulic fluids, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Jayco will notify owners and dealers will install an additional support bracket, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco's customer service at 1‑800‑517‑9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901519.
Recall number 20V548000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Greyhawk and Redhawk and 2018 Envoy 100 and 200 Series motorhomes. The mounting bracket for the leveling system hydraulic pump may fail and allow the pump or the fluid reservoir to contact the ground.
- Risk
- If the mounting bracket fails and allows the pump and reservoir to contact the ground and possibly detach or leak hydraulic fluids, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Jayco will notify owners and dealers will add a support bracket to reinforce the existing support bracket, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco's customer service at 1‑800‑517‑9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903515.
Recall number 20V405000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 18V451000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Jayco Redhawk 6
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- Standard Repair Procedure: 4K & 5.5K Generator Overheating – Fuel Hose Protection
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- Informational bulletin for repair that requires the removal of pullout cabinet extension drawers.
- Baggage doors may leaking due to incorrect O-ring installed in handle
- The new hydrualic leveling system installed includes a hydraulic pump that is larger than one from...
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