June 5, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V404000
A detached solar panel increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V404
Manufacturer Jayco
, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 103
Summary
Jayco
, Inc. (Jayco
) is recalling certain 2023 Jayco
Swift, Swift LI, Entegra Ethos, and Ethos LI recreational vehicles. The solar panel may detach from the Pop-Up roof and become a road hazard.
Remedy
Dealers will install new brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2023. Owners may contact Jayco
customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco
’s number for this recall is 9903586.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Chronology :
This incident was discussed at WIRC (Warranty & Incident Review Committee) on March 27, 2023 and elevated to CPAC (Corrective and Preventative Action Committee). On April 5, 2023, this incident was discussed at CPAC and an investigation began. On May 17, 2023 CPAC elevated to SSC (Safety Steering Committee). On May 31, 2023, SSC discussed this incident and voted to proceed with a recall.
A review of warranty claims and incidents revealed a total of five complaints and warranty claims related to this incident.
4 Affected Products
Vehicles
3 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23V404-9018.pdf 646.139KB
Recall 573 Report – 6/7/2023
RCLRPT-23V404-1358.PDF 215.046KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23V404-4131.PDF 215.046KB
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-404 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Jayco
, Inc. Submission Date : JUN 05, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-404 Manufacturer Recall No. : 9903586 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Jayco
, Inc. Address : 903 South Main Street PO Box 460 Middlebury IN 46540 Company phone : 800-283-8267 Population : Number of potentially involved : 102 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 Jayco
/Entegra Coach Swift, Swift LI / Ethos, Ethos LI Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Jayco
determined the scope from its production records. Production Dates : JUL 22, 2022 – MAY 15, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 1JSPEBBJ0P1RD8052 End : 1UJPJBBJXP1RD4096 ✔ Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The solar panel may detach from the Pop-Up roof. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : A detached solar panel could become a road hazard increasing the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : The solar panel assembly is bonded to the painted Pop-Up roof but the paint may not be fully cured and could peel from the Pop-Up roof. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : A visual inspection of the solar panel mount may show that it is no longer attached to the roof. Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-404 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : POP-UP ROOF Component Description : ROOF,POPTOP PROMASTER W/BED LTNONE PTD Component Part Number : 2022114645 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : LCI ITALY Address : VIA ETRURIA 1 SAN CACSIANO IN VAL DI PESA (F1) Foreign States 50026 Country : Italy Chronology : This incident was discussed at WIRC (Warranty & Incident Review Committee) on March 27, 2023 and elevated to CPAC (Corrective and Preventative Action Committee). On April 5, 2023, this incident was discussed at CPAC and an investigation began. On May 17, 2023 CPAC elevated to SSC (Safety Steering Committee). On May 31, 2023, SSC discussed this incident and voted to proceed with a recall. A review of warranty claims and incidents revealed a total of five complaints and warranty claims related to this incident. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : The solar panel will be removed so that new brackets can be bonded to sanded areas on the roof. The solar panel will be re-attached to the existing brackets. Repairs made prior to the recall will be reimbursed in accordance with our Recall Reimbursement Plan on file with NHTSA. Jayco
will be reporting the quarterly completion rates to NHTSA. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The new brackets are visually different from the brackets originally used. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : May 31, 2023 all units affected on premises were placed on hold and repaired with the recall remedy. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Jayco
will notify its dealers and affected retail owners. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-404 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUL 17, 2023 – JUL 17, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUL 17, 2023 – JUL 17, 2023 * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-404 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Jayco
, Inc. Submission Date : JUN 07, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-404 Manufacturer Recall No. : 9903586 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Jayco
, Inc. Address : 903 South Main Street PO Box 460 Middlebury IN 46540 Company phone : 800-283-8267 Population : Number of potentially involved : 103 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 Jayco
/Entegra Coach Swift, Swift LI / Ethos, Ethos LI Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Jayco
determined the scope from its production records. Production Dates : JUL 22, 2022 – MAY 15, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 1JSPEBBJ0P1RD8052 End : 1UJPJBBJXP1RD4096 ✔ Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The solar panel may detach from the Pop-Up roof. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : A detached solar panel could become a road hazard increasing the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : The solar panel assembly is bonded to the painted Pop-Up roof but the paint may not be fully cured and could peel from the Pop-Up roof. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : A visual inspection of the solar panel mount may show that it is no longer attached to the roof. Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-404 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : POP-UP ROOF Component Description : ROOF,POPTOP PROMASTER W/BED LTNONE PTD Component Part Number : 2022114645 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : LCI ITALY Address : VIA ETRURIA 1 SAN CACSIANO IN VAL DI PESA (F1) Foreign States 50026 Country : Italy Chronology : This incident was discussed at WIRC (Warranty & Incident Review Committee) on March 27, 2023 and elevated to CPAC (Corrective and Preventative Action Committee). On April 5, 2023, this incident was discussed at CPAC and an investigation began. On May 17, 2023 CPAC elevated to SSC (Safety Steering Committee). On May 31, 2023, SSC discussed this incident and voted to proceed with a recall. A review of warranty claims and incidents revealed a total of five complaints and warranty claims related to this incident. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : The solar panel will be removed so that new brackets can be bonded to sanded areas on the roof. The solar panel will be re-attached to the existing brackets. Repairs made prior to the recall will be reimbursed in accordance with our Recall Reimbursement Plan on file with NHTSA. Jayco
will be reporting the quarterly completion rates to NHTSA. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The new brackets are visually different from the brackets originally used. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : May 31, 2023 all units affected on premises were placed on hold and repaired with the recall remedy. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Jayco
will notify its dealers and affected retail owners. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-404 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUL 17, 2023 – JUL 17, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUL 17, 2023 – JUL 17, 2023 * NR – Not Reported
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