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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there recalls for the 2016 JAYCO OCTANE-TRAVEL-TRAILER?
- There are 4 recall(s) for the 2016 JAYCO OCTANE-TRAVEL-TRAILER, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall 120573 [USA]: A loss of trailer brakes may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Jayco, inc. (jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 jay feather, jay flight, jay flight slx, eagle, white hawk, and octane travel trailers manufactured january 5, 2016, to july 18, 2016, equipped with a sway command anti-sway system. When connected to certain tow vehicles that have an integrated brake controller, and after the anti-sway system has applied the trailer brakes in response to a sway event, the trailer brakes may no longer function to slow or stop the trailer. jayco will notify owners, and dealers will remove the sway command system from the affected travel trailers, free of charge. The recall began on august 3, 2016. Owners may contact jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901308. 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.
Recall 143081 [USA]: Crossed turn signal wires may confuse other drivers by incorrectly indicating the intended direction and thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Jayco, inc. (jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016 octane travel trailers, model 222(v2), manufactured march 23, 2016, to march 30, 2016. The turn signal wires on the affected trailers may be crossed, activating the opposite turn signal of the one intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment." jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the wiring, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on april 25, 2016. Owners may contact jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901293. 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.
Recall 2016380 [Canada]: Brakes
On certain travel trailers equipped with sway command, if the tow vehicles is equipped with a factory integrated brake controller, the operator could lose trailer brakes during a sway event due to a compatibility issue. The loss of trailer brakes could increase stopping distances and affect vehicle stability which could result in a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will remove the sway command system.
Recall 2016146 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
On certain travel trailers, the turn signal wires may have been inverted during the time of assembly. This could result in the turn signal on the left side of the trailer to illuminate while signalling right, and vice versa. This could cause confusion for other users of the road which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will correct the wiring for the turn signals.
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Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
INC 22-067 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Jayco and entegra coach storage tips. Instructions for storing jayco and entegra coach diesel pushers.
INC 20-007 - EQUIPMENT: Informational bulletin for repair that requires the removal of pullout cabinet extension drawers.
16-006 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Incorrect orienation of axles during production - axles should be returned to supplier's specifications.