JAYCO OCTANE 2016: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V195000

Make Model Year
JAYCO OCTANE 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-04-25 2016-04-07 2016-04-07

Production Dates: 2016-03-23 - 2016-03-30

Manufacturers Involved: Jayco, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 9901293

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 43

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

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."

Consequence

Crossed turn signal wires may confuse other drivers by incorrectly indicating the intended direction and thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.