NHTSA Recall 18V451000: Labels (equipment)
Jayco, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 49 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Jayco Alante.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V451000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 9903405 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | July 5, 2018 |
| Owner notification | August 22, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jayco Alante, Precept, Seneca, Redhawk, and Melbourne motorhomes. The Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label incorrectly overstates the cargo capacity, potentially causing the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars."
Safety risk
An overloaded vehicle has an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and will provided a corrected CCC label, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903405.
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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V451000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Jayco Alante | 2018, 2019 |
| Jayco Melbourne | 2018, 2019 |
| Jayco Precept | 2018, 2019 |
| Jayco Redhawk | 2018, 2019 |
| Jayco Seneca | 2018, 2019 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.