NHTSA vehicle safety data

2009 Jayco Octane Sport Utility

The 2009 Jayco Octane Sport Utility has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Jayco dealer.

Complete safety data for the 2009 Jayco Octane Sport Utility. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #12V451000

Reported September 14, 2012 · JAYCO, INC.

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.

Free 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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