Windshield wiper/washer: motorRecall 18V-297 · Jayco vehicles
Jayco, Inc. recall 18V-297 covers 998 Jayco vehicles for a windshield wiper/washer: motor problem, reported to NHTSA on May 4, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q4) shows 78% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V297000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Alante and 2018-2019 Jayco Precept vehicles. The windshield wiper system motor on these vehicles may fail when being operated in heavy snow or ice situations, thereby reducing driver visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
The risk
Failure of the windshield wiper system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper module with a new relay pack, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903378.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
78%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 2017 to March 27, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.