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NHTSA Recall 18V460000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)

Jayco, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 62 vehicles. It affects 2018 Jayco Travel Trailer Octane.

62
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2018
owners notified (July 24)
NHTSA campaign18V460000
Manufacturer campaign9901406
ComponentEQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Report receivedJuly 11, 2018
Owner notificationJuly 24, 2018
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Jayco Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Octane travel trailers, models VH and VF, equipped with an optional generator. During production, the generator exhaust pipe may not have been installed, allowing the generator's exhaust to enter the trailer.

Safety risk

If exhaust were to enter the trailer, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Jayco has notifed owners, and dealers will install any missing generator exhaust pipes, free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901406.

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 18V460000

Make and modelModel years
Jayco Travel Trailer Octane2018

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.