NHTSA vehicle safety data
2008 Jayco Octane Sport Utility Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2008 Jayco Octane Sport Utility has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Jayco dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 Jayco Octane Sport Utility. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #12V451000Reported September 14, 2012 · JAYCO, INC.
Potentially affected: 1,596 vehicles
Defect description
Jayco, Inc., (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 and 2011 Greyhawk Class C motorhomes, model year 2008-2011 Melbourne Class C motorhomes, and 2008-2010 Octane Sport Utility travel trailers manufactured from May 21, 2007, through September 10, 2010, equipped with Iota-brand transfer switches. These trailers may have an improper electrical connection at the buss bar on the affected transfer switches. This improper connection may lead to overheating and melting of the transfer switch.
Safety consequence
Overheating and melting of the transfer switch increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer switch, free of charge. The recall began on October 10, 2012. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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