November 17, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V893000
Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V893
Manufacturer Jayco
, Inc.
Components SEAT BELTS
Potential Number of Units Affected 45
Summary
Jayco
, Inc. (Jayco
) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jayco
Swift and Entegra Ethos motorhomes. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection.”
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco
customer service at 1-800-283-8267.
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.
Subject
The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) on about 8,379 of the above vehicles may contain suspect ALR levers that may affect the ALR function of the seat belt retractor.
The condition above fails to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208 S7.1.1.5 requires that, “Each designated seating position, shall have a seat belt assembly whose lap belt portion is lockable so that the seat belt assembly can be used to tightly secure a child restraint system.” Vehicles built with suspect seat belt retractors may not meet the requirement.
Repair
For VM models: Inspect the front passenger side, rear left and right outboard and rear center seat belt, follow section A. Automatic Locking Retractor Inspection Procedure, to determine if the ALR is defective and needs to be replaced.
Safety Recall Y61 / NHTSA 21V-699 Seat Belt Locking Retractor
Chronology :
Chrysler
reported that on August 13, 2021, three seatbelt retractors with out of specification ALR levers were tested in a Ram
ProMaster vehicle. It was confirmed that one of the ALRs deactivated earlier that intended and may not meet the FMVSS 208 S7.1.1.5 requirement. On September 2, 2021, FCA
US determined through the Vehicle Regulations Committee to conduct a voluntary safety recall of the affected vehicles. Chrysler
notified Jayco
by email on September 21, 2021 of their recall 21V-699.
On September 27, 2021 the Warranty Incident Review Committee (WIRC) discussed this incident and elevated to the Corrective and Preventive Action Committee (CPAC). On October 6, 2021 CPAC met and decided to elevate the incident to the Safety Steering Committee (SSC). The SSC met and discussed the incident on November 11, 2021 and voted to proceed with a pass through Jayco
Motorized chassis recall.
4 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| ENTEGRA | ETHOS | 2021-2022 |
| JAYCO | SWIFT | 2021-2022 |
8 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V893-7268.PDF 216.089KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-21V893-3110.pdf 161.958KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V893-6860.pdf 2585.166KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-21V893-2334.pdf 57.231KB
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 1
RCLRPT-21V893-9858.PDF 216.131KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-1
RCLQRT-21V893-0035.PDF 211.217KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-4
RCLQRT-21V893-2779.PDF 211.217KB
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Copyright 2021, FCA
US LLC, All Rights Reserved (kka) October 2021 Dealer Service Instructions for: Safety Recall Y61 / NHTSA 21V-699 Seat Belt Locking Retractor NOTE: ProMaster repairs can only be performed by BusinessLink Dealers. Non BusinessLink Dealers should not order parts or perform the repair. 2021 (VM) Ram
ProMaster City 2021 (VF) Ram
ProMaster NOTE: Some vehicles above may have been identified as not involved in this recall and therefore have been excluded from this recall. Remedy Available Remedy NOT Available IMPORTANT: Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory. Federal law requires you to complete this recall service on these vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also consider this requirement to apply to used vehicle inventory and should perform this recall on vehicles in for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process. Safety Recall Y61 – Seat Belt Locking Retractor Page 2 The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) on about 8,379 of the above vehicles may contain suspect ALR levers that may affect the ALR function of the seat belt retractor. The condition above fails to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208 S7.1.1.5 requires that, “Each designated seating position, shall have a seat belt assembly whose lap belt portion is lockable so that the seat belt assembly can be used to tightly secure a child restraint system.” Vehicles built with suspect seat belt retractors may not meet the requirement. For VM models: Inspect the front passenger side, rear left and right outboard and rear center seat belt, follow section A. Automatic Locking Retractor Inspection Procedure, to determine if the ALR is defective and needs to be replaced. If inspection of any of the seat belts determine a defective seat belt(s), please provide the required information to the email address below. NOTE: Parts can only be ordered through [email protected]. Please provide: 1) VIN 2) Seating position of defective seat belt (e.g. 2nd row center/left/right, etc.) 3) Dealer Code. The campaign team will review and ship the requested parts. Very few vehicles are expected to require seat belt replacement. Subject Repair Parts Information Safety Recall Y61 – Seat Belt Locking Retractor Page 3 No parts return required for this campaign. No special tools required to perform the procedure. Parts Return Special Tools Safety Recall Y61 – Seat Belt Locking Retractor Page 4 A. (VM Model) Automatic Locking Retractor Inspection Procedure NOTE: Repeat steps 1 thru 5, five consecutive times. NOTE: Position the passenger seat belt height adjuster to the full down position first, then position the seat in the full rear position. 1. Buckle the seat belt over the empty seat and remove all slack from seat belt (Figure 1). 2. Place a binder clip at the D-Ring if checking the outboard seating positions or at the seat mounted Web Guide for the center seating position (Figure 2). Service Procedure Figure 1 – Seat Belt Buckled Figure 2 – Binder Clip Attached BUCKLE SEAT BELT D-RING Safety Recall Y61 – Seat Belt Locking Retractor Page 5 3. Pull out a small amount of webbing, and place a second binder clip 8 inches (203mm) away for 1st Row or 12 inches (305mm) away in the 2nd Row to establish your control point for determining if the ALR deactivation is in specification or not (Figure 3). 4. Slowly extract all of the seat belt webbing from retractor until no more webbing will pull out. At this point the ALR mode for securing a child seat
will be activated and you will hear an audible ratcheting or clicking noise as the seat belt begins to retract. 5. Slowly allow the seat belt to retract, and after every 1-2 inches of webbing is retracted, gently pull on the webbing to verify the retract is still locked (ALR mode still engaged). If the retractor remains in ALR mode (locked – webbing can’t be freely extracted) upon reaching the nearest binder clip that was placed on the webbing, then the retractor is OK and is capable of securing a child seat
. If the retractor switches out of ALR mode (unlocked – can freely extract webbing) before reaching the nearest binder clip, then retractor is NOK, and must be replaced. Proceed to seat belt replacement procedure section below. Front (Passenger) ALR – Reference Section B, page 6. Rear Center ALR – Reference Section C, page 13. Rear Outboard ALR – Reference Section D, page 15. Service Procedure [Continued] Figure 3 – Measure Distance Safety Recall Y61 – Seat Belt Locking Retractor Page 6 B. VM – Model Front Passenger Retractor Replacement Procedure 1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service. 2. Adjust the front seat to its most forward position for easiest access to the front seat belt lower anchor buckle and the B-pillar trim. 3. Disconnect the front seat belt lower anchor buckle from the latch plate by following the steps below (Figure 4). a) Use two Allen key wrenches and the following steps in sequence to disconnect the front seat belt lower anchor latch plate from the lower anchor buckle. b) Insert an Allen key wrench of the appropriate size (7/64”, 1/8” or 3 mm are recommended) into the outer hole at the bottom of the anchor buckle housing far enough to compress and hold compressed the internal lock feature of the buckle. Service Procedure [Continued] Figure 4 – Anchor Buckle Release INSERT ALLEN KEYS HERE LOWER ANCHOR BUCKLE Safety Recall Y61 – Seat Belt Locking Retractor Page 7 c) While pushing the anchor buckle lightly downward to relieve the tension of the buckle latch mechanism on the latch plate, insert a second Allen key wrench of the appropriate size (7/64”, 1/8” or 3 mm are recommended) into the hole in the side of the buckle housing far enough to compress the internal latch plate release feature of the buckle. d) Pull the seat belt anchor latch plate out of the anchor buckle. 4. Remove the rear scuff plate (Figure 5). 5. Remove the screw securing the “B” post trim panel (Figure 6). Service Procedure [Continued] Figure 5 – Rear Scuff Plate Figure 6 – “B” Post Trim Panel REAR SCUFF PLATE “B” POST TRIM SCREW (2) Safety Recall Y61 – Seat Belt Locking Retractor Page 8 6. Remove the front scuff plate screw at kick panel (Figure 7). NOTE: Screw not illustrated, only approximate location of screw. 7. Remove the screw securing the front “B” post panel. 8. Remove the trim from the inside of the lower B-pillar (Figure 8). 9. Remove the protective cover from over the nut for the seat belt turning loop. 10. Remove the nut that secures the seat belt turning loop to the height adjuster. 11. Remove the nut that secures the seat belt turning loop to the height adjuster. 12. Remove the seat belt turning loop from the height adjuster. Service Procedure [Continued] Figure 7 – Front Scuff Panel Figure 8 – “B” Post Trim Panel FRONT SCUFF PLATE SCUFF PLATE SCREW “B” POST TRIM PANEL Safety Recall Y61 – Seat Belt Locking Retractor Page 9 13. Disconnect the body wire harness connector from the initiator for the retractor (ALR) tensioner (Figure 9). 14. Disconnect the wiring connector to the pretension initiator (Figure 10). 15. Remove the screw that secures the retractor bracket to the base of the inner B-pillar (Figure 10). 16. Lift the retractor upward far enough to disengage the T-tab on the retractor bracket from the notch in the inner B-pillar. 17. Remove the front seat belt and retractor from the vehicle as a unit and DISCARD. Service Procedure [Continued] Figure 9 – Initiator Wiring Connector (ALR) Figure 10 – Retractor Mounting PRETENSION WIRING CONNECTOR RETRACTOR SCREW RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR Safety Recall Y61 – Seat Belt Locking Retractor Page 10 18. Position the NEW seat belt and retractor unit to the B-pillar by engaging the T-tab) on the retractor bracket into the notch in the inner B-pillar (Figure 10). 19. Install the screw that secures the retractor bracket to the base of the inner B-pillar. Tighten the screw to 40N·m (30ft. lbs.) (Figure 10). 20. Connect the body wire harness connector to the initiator for the retractor tensioner (Figure 9). 21. Position the seat belt turning loop onto the height adjuster. Be certain that the seat belt webbing between the retractor and the turning loop is not twisted. 22. Install the nut that secures the turning loop to the height adjuster. Tighten the nut to 40N·m (30ft. lbs.). 23. Restore the cover over the top of the seat belt turning loop. 24. Install the lower trim onto the inside of the B-pillar. 25. Install the screws securing the B-pillar. 26. Install the front and rear scuff plates (Figures 5 and 7). 27. Be certain that the seat belt webbing between the turning loop and the lower anchor buckle is not twisted. 28. Insert the lower anchor latch plate into the anchor buckle until it latches into position. 29. If no other seat belt retractors need to be replaced perform the Supplemental Restraint System Verification Test below, if any additional retractors need to be replaced skip this verification test until all retractors’ have been replaced. NOTE: The following procedure should be performed using a diagnostic scan tool to verify proper Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) operation following the service or replacement of any SRS component. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic procedures. Service Procedure [Continued] Safety Recall Y61 – Seat Belt Locking Retractor Page 11 Supplemental Restraint System Verification Test 1. During the following test, the negative cable remains disconnected and isolated from the battery, as it was during the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) component removal and installation procedures. 2. Be certain that the diagnostic scan tool contains the latest version of the proper diagnostic software. Connect the diagnostic scan tool to the 16-way Data Link Connector (DLC). The DLC is located on the driver side lower edge of the instrument panel, near the steering column opening cover and outboard of the steering column. 3. Check to be certain that nobody is in the vehicle, then connect the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), connect the IBS connector. 4. If the vehicle is equipped with Keyless Go, follow the warning below. WARNING: After disconnecting the 12-Volt battery wait two minutes before proceeding. Remove the ORC fuses, connect the 12-Volt battery, wait two minutes before proceeding. Cycle the ignition to the on position, then reconnect the orc fuses. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal in jury. For vehicles with a standard ignition follow the warning below. WARNING: Turn the ignition on, then reconnect the 12-Volt battery. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury. Exit the vehicle with the diagnostic scan tool. 5. Using the diagnostic scan tool, read and record the active (current) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) data. 6. Next, use the diagnostic scan tool to read and record any stored (historical) DTC data. 7. If any DTC is found in Step 5 or Step 6, refer to the appropriate diagnostic information. Service Procedure [Continued] Safety Recall Y61 – Seat Belt Locking Retractor Page 12 8. Use the diagnostic scan tool to erase the stored DTC data. If any problems remain, the stored DTC data will not erase. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic information to diagnose any stored DTC that will not erase. If the stored DTC information is successfully erased, go to Step 9. 9. Turn the ignition switch OFF for about 15 seconds, and then back to ON. Observe the airbag indicator in the instrument cluster. It should light from four to six seconds, and then go out. This indicates that the SRS is functioning normally and that the repairs are complete. If the airbag indicator fails to light, or lights and stays ON, there is still an active SRS fault or malfunction. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic information to diagnose the problem. Service Procedure [Continued] Safety Recall Y61 – Seat Belt Locking Retractor Page 13 C. VM – Rear Center Retractor Replacement Procedure 1. Tip the left rear seat forward. 2. Remove the screw that secures the center rear seat belt lower anchor plate to the outboard side of the bracket on the seat cushion frame (Figure 11). 3. Restore the left rear seat back to an upright position. 4. Remove the trim cover from the top of the left rear seat back and from the center seat belt webbing (Figure 12). 5. Unzip the right side and left side trim cover and release it from the back frame to access the rear center seat belt retractor (Figure 13). Service Procedure [Continued] Figure 11 – Rear Seat Figure 13 – Rear Seat Trim Cover Figure 12 – Seat Belt Trim Cover SEAT BELT SCREW SEAT BELT TRIM COVER ZIPPER LOCATIONS Safety Recall Y61 – Seat Belt Locking Retractor Page 14 6. Remove the screw that secures the rear center seat belt retractor to the bracket on the back of the rear left seat back frame (Figure 14). 7. Drill out one of the rivets that secure the seat belt guide to the seat frame. 8. Remove the rear center seat belt and retractor from the seat back frame as a unit and DISCARD. 9. Position the NEW rear center seat belt and retractor to the bracket on the back of the rear left seat back frame as a unit. Be certain the seat belt webbing is not twisted between the retractor and the top of the seat back. 10. Install the screw that secures the retractor to the frame. Tighten the screw to 40N·m (30ft. lbs.) (Figure 14). 11. Install a NEW rivet into the seat belt guide (Figure 14). 12. Install the trim cover onto the rear seat back frame and zip up the left and right zippers and reattach seat back cover to frame (Figure 13). 13. From the front of the left rear seat, insert the center seat belt lower anchor through the slit in the seat cushion trim cover. Be certain the seat belt webbing is not twisted between the top of the seat back and the seat cushion. 14. Install the screw that secures the center rear seat belt lower anchor to the left seat cushion frame. Tighten the screw to 40N·m (30ft. lbs.) (Figure 11). 15. Return the vehicle to the customer. Service Procedure [Continued] Figure 14 – Seat Back Frame Rivets SEAT RETRACTOR SCREW SEAT BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY Safety Recall Y61 – Seat Belt Locking Retractor Page 15 D. VM – Rear Outboard Retractor Replacement Procedure 1. Remove the trim cap from the screw that secures the left or right rear seat belt lower anchor plate near the base of the C-pillar (Figure 15). 2. Remove the screw that secures the rear outboard seat belt lower anchor near the base of the C-pillar. 3. Remove the protective cover from over the screw for the seat belt turning loop (Figure 16). 4. Remove the screw that secures the seat belt turning loop to the upper C-pillar. 5. Remove the seat belt turning loop from the upper C-pillar. 6. Remove the trim from the inside of the lower C-pillar. 7. Pull the seat belt webbing, turning loop and lower anchor through the seat belt opening in the lower C-pillar trim. Service Procedure [Continued] Figure 15 – Anchor Screw Figure 16 – Turning Loop LOWER ANCHOR BOLT COVER TURNING LOOP COVER Safety Recall Y61 – Seat Belt Locking Retractor Page 16 8. Remove the screws that secures the quarter inner trim panel (Figure 17). 9. Remove the screw that secures the retractor to the quarter panel bracket (Figure 18). 10. Partially loosen the four screws and two nuts that secure the rear outboard retractor bracket to the quarter inner panel (Figure 18). 11. Remove the rear outboard seat belt and retractor from the bracket on the quarter inner panel as a unit and DISCARD. 12. Position the NEW rear outboard seat belt and retractor to the bracket on the quarter inner panel as a unit. 13. Position the rear outboard retractor bracket over the two studs on the quarter inner panel. NOTE: Use an appropriate thread locking compound on the threads of all fasteners used to secure the bracket to the quarter inner panel. 14. Install the five screws that secure the bracket to the quarter inner panel. Tighten them to 25N·m (18ft. lbs.). Service Procedure [Continued] Figure 17 – Quarter Inner Panel Figure 18 – Bracket QUARTER INNER TRIM PANEL SCREWS SEAT BELT RETRACTOR BOLT Safety Recall Y61 – Seat Belt Locking Retractor Page 17 15. Install the two nuts that secure the bracket to the quarter inner panel. Tighten the nuts to 25N·m (18ft. lbs.). 16. Install the screw that secures the retractor to the bracket on the quarter inner panel. Tighten the screw to 40N·m (30ft. lbs.). 17. Route the seat belt lower anchor, turning loop and webbing through the seat belt opening in the lower C-pillar trim. Be certain the seat belt webbing between the retractor and the lower C-pillar trim is not twisted. 18. Install the trim onto the inside of the lower C-pillar. 19. Position the seat belt turning loop to the upper C-pillar. Be certain the seat belt webbing between the lower C-pillar trim and the turning loop is not twisted. 20. Install the screw that secures the turning loop to the upper C-pillar. Tighten the screw to 27N·m (20ft. lbs.). 21. Install the trim cover over the screw for the seat belt turning loop. 22. Position the rear seat belt lower anchor near the base of the C-pillar. Be certain the seat belt webbing between the turning loop and the lower anchor is not twisted. 23. Install the screw that secures the lower anchor near the base of the C-pillar. Tighten the screw to 40N·m (30ft. lbs.). 24. Install the trim cap onto the screw that secures the left or right rear seat belt lower anchor plate near the base of the C-pillar. 25. Return the vehicle to the customer. Service Procedure [Continued] Safety Recall Y61 – Seat Belt Locking Retractor Page 18 Claims for vehicles that have been serviced must be submitted on the DealerCONNECT Claim Entry Screen located on the Service tab. Claims paid will be used by FCA to record recall service completions and provide dealer payments. Use the following labor operation numbers and time allowances: Labor Operation Time Number Allowance Inspect Seat Belt Locking Retractors 23-Y6-11-81 0.2 hours Inspect and replace front ALR 23-Y6-11-50 0.5 hours (Passenger side VM Model) Inspect and replace rear center ALR 23-Y6-11-51 0.3 hours (Rear Center VM Model) Inspect and replace drivers rear outboard ALR 23-Y6-11-52 0.3 hours (Rear Outboard VM Model) Inspect and replace passenger rear outboard ALR 23-Y6-11-53 0.3 hours (Rear Outboard VM Model) Optional Equipment Additional Inspection Time for Vehicle 23-Y6-11-61 0.2 hours with Sales Code CYD – 5 Passenger Seating (VM Only) Floor Plan Reimbursement 95-95-95-97 Calculate See Below Completion Reporting and Reimbursement Safety Recall Y61 – Seat Belt Locking Retractor Page 19 Floor Plan Reimbursement represents the vehicle’s average daily allowance (see table below) multiplied by the number of days the vehicle was in dealer inventory and not available for sale. This reimbursement is limited to the number of days from the date of the stop sale to the date that the remedy was made available. Note: If the vehicle was received by your dealership (KZX date) AFTER the stop sale date, you will use the KZX date instead of the stop sale date. For this Recall, the stop sale was initiated on 09/16/2021 and the remedy was made available on 10/21/2021 for the VM model only, therefore, the number of days cannot exceed 35 days. Vehicle Average Daily Allowance 2021 (VF) Ram
ProMaster Not Applicable – No Remedy- 2021 (VM) Ram
ProMaster City NOTE: See the Warranty Administration Manual, Recall Claim Processing Section, for complete recall claim processing instructions. To view this notification on DealerCONNECT, select “Global Recall System” on the Service tab, then click on the description of this notification. All involved vehicle owners known to FCA are being notified of the service requirement by first class mail. They are requested to schedule appointments for this service with their dealers. A generic copy of the owner letter is attached. Dealers are encouraged to consider alternative scheduling and servicing approaches for this recall. This repair does not require hoists or other full service facility special equipment and is a Chrysler
Mobile Service approved repair. Floor Plan Dealer Notification Owner Notification and Service Scheduling Safety Recall Y61 – Seat Belt Locking Retractor Page 20 All involved vehicles have been entered into the DealerCONNECT Global Recall System (GRS) and Vehicle Information Plus (VIP) for dealer inquiry as needed. GRS provides involved dealers with an updated VIN list of their incomplete vehicles. The owner’s name, address and phone number are listed if known. Completed vehicles are removed from GRS within several days of repair claim submission. To use this system, click on the “Service” tab and then click on “Global Recall System.” Your dealer’s VIN list for each recall displayed can be sorted by: those vehicles that were unsold at recall launch, those with a phone number, city, zip code, or VIN sequence. Dealers must perform this repair on all unsold vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also use the VIN list to follow up with all owners to schedule appointments for this repair. Recall VIN lists may contain confidential, restricted owner name and address information that was obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles of various states. Use of this information is permitted for this recall only and is strictly prohibited from all other use. If you have any questions or need assistance in completing this action, please contact your Service and Parts District Manager. Customer Services / Field Operations FCA US LLC Vehicle Lists, Global Recall System, VIP and Dealer Follow Up Additional Information This notice applies to your vehicle, Y61/NHTSA 21V-699 YOUR SCHEDULING OPTIONS 1. RECOMMENDED OPTION Call your Chrysler
/ Dodge
/ Jeep
® / RAM BusinessLink Dealership 2. Call the FCA Recall Assistance Center at 1-800-853-1403. An agent can confirm part availability and help schedule an appointment 3. Visit recalls.mopar
.com, scan the QR code below, or download the Mopar
Owner’s Companion App. Get access to recall notifications, locate your nearest dealer, and more through this website or Mopar
Owner’s Companion App. You will be asked to provide your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to protect and verify your identity. The last eight characters of your VIN are provided above. DEALERSHIP INSTRUCTIONS Please reference Safety Recall Y61. IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Seat Belt Locking Retractor Dear [Name], This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. FCA US has decided that certain [2021 Model Year (VM) Ram ProMaster City] vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208 S7.1.1.5 requires that, “Each designated seating position, shall have a seat belt assembly whose lap belt portion is lockable so that the seat belt assembly can be used to tightly secure a child restraint system”. It is extremely important to take steps now to repair your vehicle to ensure the safety of you and your passengers. WHY DOES MY VEHICLE NEED REPAIRS? The seat belts in your vehicle [1] may contain seat belt retractors with suspect Automatic Locking Retractor (“ALR”) levers that may affect the ALR function of the seat belt retractor. The ALR may deactivate earlier than intended and a child seat
may not tightly secure to the vehicle seat. HOW DO I RESOLVE THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUE? FCA US will repair your vehicle [2] free of charge (parts and labor). To do this, your dealer will inspect the suspect seat belts and replace as needed. The estimated repair time is about one hour. In addition, your dealer will require your vehicle for proper check-in, preparation, and check-out during your visit, which may require more time. Your time is important to us, so we recommend that you schedule a service appointment to minimize your inconvenience. Please bring this letter with you to your dealership. TO SCHEDULE YOUR FREE REPAIR, CALL YOUR BUSINESSLINK DEALER TODAY WHAT IF I ALREADY PAID TO HAVE THIS REPAIR COMPLETED? If you have already experienced this specific condition and have paid to have it repaired, you may visit www.fcarecallreimbursement.com to submit your reimbursement request online. [3] Once we receive and verify the required documents, reimbursement will be sent to you within 60 days. If you have had previous repairs performed and/or already received reimbursement, you may still need to have the recall repair performed. We apologize for any inconvenience, but are sincerely concerned about your safety. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Customer Assistance/Field Operations FCA US LLC [Model Year and Model] VIN XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX LOGO VEHICLE PICTURE QR Code [1] If you no longer own this vehicle, please help us update our records. Call the FCA Recall Assistance Center at 1-800-853-1403 to update your information. [2] If your dealer fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge and within a reasonable time, you may submit a written complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, DC 20590, or you can call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424- 9153), or go to safercar.gov. [3] You can also mail in your original receipts and proof of payment to the following address for reimbursement consideration: FCA Customer Assistance, P.O. Box 21-8004, Auburn Hills, MI 48321-8007, Attention: Recall Reimbursement. Note to lessors receiving this recall notice: Federal regulation requires that you forward this recall notice to the lessee within 10 days. Mr. Mrs. Customer 1234 Main Street Hometown, MI 48371
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL This Notice Applies to Your Recreational Vehicle «vin» Dear Valued Customer: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. FCA US and Jayco Motorized Division has decided that 2021-2022 Entegra Ethos and Jayco Swift built on certain 2021 Ram Promaster vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208 S7.1.1.5. The seat belts in your vehicle may contain seat belt retractors with suspect Automatic Locking Retractor (“ALR”) levers that may affect the ALR function of the seat belt retractor. The ALR may deactivate earlier than intended and a child seat
may not tightly secure to the vehicle seat which may cause an increased risk of injury in a crash to the occupant of the child restraint seat. FCA US will repair your vehicle free of charge (parts and labor). To do this, your dealer will inspect the suspect seat belts and replace as needed. The estimated repair time is about one hour. In addition, your dealer will require your vehicle for proper check-in, preparation, and check-out during your visit, which may require more time. Your time is important to us, so we recommend that you schedule a service appointment to minimize your inconvenience. Please bring this letter with you to your dealership. Call the FCA Recall Assistance Center at 1-800-853-1403. An agent can confirm part availability and help schedule an appointment. If you have already experienced this specific condition and have paid to have it repaired, you may visit www.fcarecallreimbursement.com to submit your reimbursement request online. Once we receive and verify the required documents, reimbursement will be sent to you within 60 days. If you have had previous repairs performed and/or already received reimbursement, you may still need to have the recall repair performed. If your dealer does not remedy this condition at no charge, please contact our Customer Service Department at 800-283-8267 or FCA Recall Assistance Center 1-800-853-1403. If you are unable to get this safety defect remedied without charge and/or within a reasonable amount of time after contacting your dealer and Jayco customer service, you may want to contact NHTSA. To submit a written complaint contact the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153): or go to http://www.safercar.gov. Federal regulations require that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days. We certainly regret this inconvenience; however, your safety is our most important priority. Sincerely, Compliance Management Jayco Motorized Safety Recall: Jayco Inc. 21V-893 FCA Recall 21V-699 December 2021 June 2020 Reason for this recall What we need you to do Recall Remedy
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL This Notice Applies to Your Recreational Vehicle Name Address City, St. Zip Dear Valued Dealer: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. FCA US and Jayco Motorized Division has decided that 2021-2022 Entegra Ethos and Jayco Swift built on certain 2021 Ram Promaster vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208 S7.1.1.5. The seat belts in your vehicle may contain seat belt retractors with suspect Automatic Locking Retractor (“ALR”) levers that may affect the ALR function of the seat belt retractor. The ALR may deactivate earlier than intended and a child seat
may not tightly secure to the vehicle seat which may cause an increased risk of injury in a crash to the occupant of the child restraint seat. FCA US will repair your vehicle free of charge (parts and labor). To do this, your FCA dealer will inspect the suspect seat belts and replace as needed. The estimated repair time is about one hour. In addition, your FCA dealer will require your vehicle for proper check-in, preparation, and check-out during your visit, which may require more time. Our records show the following unit is affected by this recall and is part of the current inventory at your dealership. VIN Call the FCA Recall Assistance Center at 1-800-853-1403. An agent can confirm part availability and help schedule an appointment. Federal law requires that all affected units in your inventory need to be repaired prior to delivery to a retail owner. If you sold an affected unit recently, please contact the owner immediately to advise the owner of the recall. In addition, please register the unit through Jayco Partners. A vehicle lessor receiving this notice must notify the lessee by first class mail within ten (10) days from receipt of this owner notification letter. If you have any questions, please contact the FCA Recall assistance center at 800-853-1403 or Jayco Customer Service at 800-283-8267 for assistance. Information regarding this recall is available in “Case Recall Attachments” in Jayco Partners. We certainly regret this inconvenience; however, our customers’ safety is our most important priority. Sincerely, Compliance Management Jayco Motorized Division Safety Recall: Jayco Inc. 21V-893 FCA Recall 21V-699 December 2021 Reason for this recall What we need you to do Recall Remedy
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-893 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Jayco, Inc. Submission Date : NOV 23, 2021 NHTSA Recall No. : 21V-893 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR 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 : 45 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2022 Class B Motorhome Swift, Ethos Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Chrysler provided a list of affected VINs to Jayco regarding their recall 21V-699. Jayco matched those VINs to our production records. Chrysler informed us that this recall affected MY 2021 Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City vehicles with suspect Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) levers that may affect the ALR function of the seatbelt retractor. The suspect period began on February 17, 2021 when suspect retractors were introduced into vehicle production and ended on June 16, 2021 when the suspect retractors were no longer used in vehicle production. The vehicle population was determined by Chrysler through seatbelt retractor traceability records and vehicle production records. Similar vehicles not included in their recall were built with seatbelt retractors that did not contain a suspect ALR lever. Their total population for recall 21V-699 is 10,372. Chrysler estimates 1% of the population contain the defect. Production Dates : APR 29, 2021 – JUL 27, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 3C6MRVUG0ME537144 End : 3C6MRVUGXME537183 ✔ Not sequential Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : FMVSS 208 S7.1.1.5 requires that “each designated seating position,[…]shall have a seat belt assembly whose lap belt portion is lockable so that the seat belt assembly can be used to tightly secure a child restraint system”. Vehicles built with suspect seatbelt retractors may not meet the requirement. FMVSS 1 : 208 – Occupant crash protection FMVSS 2 : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-893 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of the Safety Risk : Chrysler reported to Jayco that this noncompliance does not impact the compliance or functionality of the seat belt assemblies with respect to their normal use by adult passengers or use of the LATCH system to secure child retraint seats. With child restraint seats for which the vehicle owner elects to use the seat belt to secure the child restraint seat instead of the LATCH system, if the seat belt is not lockable so that the seat belt assembly can be used to tightly secure the child restraint seat, there is an increased risk of injury in a crash to the occupant of the child restraint seat. Description of the Cause : Seatbelt retractors with suspect Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) levers were introduced into Chrysler production. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : Chrysler reported to Jayco unintended deactivation of the ALR function while securing a child seat
. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Seat Belt Retractor Component Description : Seat Belt Retractor Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Autoliv ASP, Inc. Address : 1320 Pacific Drive Auburn Hills Michigan 48326 Country : United States Chronology : Chrysler reported that on August 13, 2021, three seatbelt retractors with out of specification ALR levers were tested in a Ram ProMaster vehicle. It was confirmed that one of the ALRs deactivated earlier that intended and may not meet the FMVSS 208 S7.1.1.5 requirement. On September 2, 2021, FCA US determined through the Vehicle Regulations Committee to conduct a voluntary safety recall of the affected vehicles. Chrysler notified Jayco by email on September 21, 2021 of their recall 21V-699. On September 27, 2021 the Warranty Incident Review Committee (WIRC) discussed this incident and elevated to the Corrective and Preventive Action Committee (CPAC). On October 6, 2021 CPAC met and decided to Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-893 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 elevate the incident to the Safety Steering Committee (SSC). The SSC met and discussed the incident on November 11, 2021 and voted to proceed with a pass through Jayco Motorized chassis recall. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Chrysler reported that FCA US will inspect and replace seatbelt retractors as needed on all affected vehicles. Recall completion rate quarterly reports will be submitted by FCA US. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Chrysler reported that the remedy component will be a seatbelt retractor built with an ALR lever outside the suspect period. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : This was not reported by Chrysler. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Chrysler reported that FCA US will have a phased launch. all Ram ProMaster City owner will be sent a final letter on or about 10/28/21. All Ram Promaster owners will be sent an interim letter on or about 10/28/21. A final letter will be sent at a later date to be determined. FCA US will notify dealers on or about 10/29/21. Jayco will notify its dealers within 60 days. Planned Dealer Notification Date : JAN 12, 2022 – JAN 12, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 12, 2022 – JAN 12, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-893 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Jayco, Inc. Submission Date : NOV 17, 2021 NHTSA Recall No. : 21V-893 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR 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 : 45 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2022 Class B Motorhome Swift, Ethos Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Chrysler provided a list of affected VINs to Jayco regarding their recall 21V-699. Jayco matched those VINs to our production records. Chrysler informed us that this recall affected MY 2021 Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City vehicles with suspect Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) levers that may affect the ALR function of the seatbelt retractor. The suspect period began on February 17, 2021 when suspect retractors were introduced into vehicle production and ended on June 16, 2021 when the suspect retractors were no longer used in vehicle production. The vehicle population was determined by Chrysler through seatbelt retractor traceability records and vehicle production records. Similar vehicles not included in their recall were built with seatbelt retractors that did not contain a suspect ALR lever. Their total population for recall 21V-699 is 10,372. Chrysler estimates 1% of the population contain the defect. Production Dates : APR 29, 2021 – JUL 27, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 3C6MRVUG0ME537144 End : 3C6MRVUGXME537183 ✔ Not sequential Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : FMVSS 208 S7.1.1.5 requires that “each designated seating position,[…]shall have a seat belt assembly whose lap belt portion is lockable so that the seat belt assembly can be used to tightly secure a child restraint system”. Vehicles built with suspect seatbelt retractors may not meet the requirement. FMVSS 1 : 208 – Occupant crash protection FMVSS 2 : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-893 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of the Safety Risk : Chrysler reported to Jayco that this noncompliance does not impact the compliance or functionality of the seat belt assemblies with respect to their normal use by adult passengers or use of the LATCH system to secure child retraint seats. With child restraint seats for which the vehicle owner elects to use the seat belt to secure the child restraint seat instead of the LATCH system, if the seat belt is not lockable so that the seat belt assembly can be used to tightly secure the child restraint seat, there is an increased risk of injury in a crash to the occupant of the child restraint seat. Description of the Cause : Seatbelt retractors with suspect Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) levers were introduced into Chrysler production. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : Chrysler reported to Jayco unintended deactivation of the ALR function while securing a child seat
. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Seat Belt Retractor Component Description : Seat Belt Retractor Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Autoliv ASP, Inc. Address : 1320 Pacific Drive Auburn Hills Michigan 48326 Country : United States Chronology : Chrysler reported that on August 13, 2021, three seatbelt retractors with out of specification ALR levers were tested in a Ram ProMaster vehicle. It was confirmed that one of the ALRs deactivated earlier that intended and may not meet the FMVSS 208 S7.1.1.5 requirement. On September 2, 2021, FCA US determined through the Vehicle Regulations Committee to conduct a voluntary safety recall of the affected vehicles. Chrysler notified Jayco by email on September 21, 2021 of their recall 21V-699. On September 27, 2021 the Warranty Incident Review Committee (WIRC) discussed this incident and elevated to the Corrective and Preventive Action Committee (CPAC). On October 6, 2021 CPAC met and decided to Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-893 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 elevate the incident to the Safety Steering Committee (SSC). The SSC met and discussed the incident on November 11, 2021 and voted to proceed with a pass through Jayco Motorized chassis recall. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Chrysler reported that FCA US will inspect and replace seatbelt retractors as needed on all affected vehicles. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Chrysler reported that the remedy component will be a seatbelt retractor built with an ALR lever outside the suspect period. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : This was not reported by Chrysler. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Chrysler reported that FCA US will have a phased launch. all Ram ProMaster City owner will be sent a final letter on or about 10/28/21. All Ram Promaster owners will be sent an interim letter on or about 10/28/21. A final letter will be sent at a later date to be determined. FCA US will notify dealers on or about 10/29/21. Jayco will notify its dealers within 60 days. Planned Dealer Notification Date : JAN 12, 2022 – JAN 12, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 12, 2022 – JAN 12, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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