Body: roof and pillarsRecall 13V-558 · 2011 Jayco JAY Series
Jayco, Inc. recall 13V-558 covers 91 2011 Jayco JAY Series for a body: roof and pillars problem, reported to NHTSA on November 7, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 33% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V558000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Jayco is recalling certain model year 2011 Jay Series pop-up camping trailers. In these vehicles, if a component failure occurs in the roof lifter system, the failure may cause the roof to abruptly collapse to the closed position.
The risk
If the roof abruptly closes, there is an increased risk of personal injury.
The fix
Jayco will notify owners and dealers will add a metal stop that prevents to sudden collapse of the roof, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2013. Owners may contact Jacyo at 1-800-283-8267 for more information.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 23, 2010 to June 22, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.