NHTSA Campaign 16V905000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Filed by Jayco, Inc..
NHTSA campaign 16V905000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the electrical system:wiring. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016 Alante and Precept motorhomes manufactured August 10, 2015, to March 15, 2016. The wiring for the entrance steps may be incorrectly installed, and as a result, the steps may unexpectedly retract.
- The risk
- If the steps retract on their own, a person trying to enter or exit the motorhome may fall, increasing their risk of injury.
- The fix
- Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the entrance step wiring, correcting the wiring as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2017. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903340.
- 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.
Vehicles covered by 16V905000 (1)
Jayco (1)
Is my vehicle affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 16V905000. It does not mean your individual vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and vehicles either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the vehicle's age or mileage.