Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Feather recalled over injury risk

Recall date

July 27, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Jayco, Inc. recalls 2016–2017 Jayco Travel Trailer, Jayco Fifth Wheel — 6 models

Recall number

16V560000

Brand / firm

Jayco Travel Trailer, Jayco Fifth Wheel

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 3,085 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.