NHTSA Recall 19V516000
Filed by Jayco, Inc.. Component: Service Brakes, Electric. Reported 2019-07-09. An estimated 103 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019-2020 White Hawk Travel Trailers. The breakaway switch may have been incorrectly wired, which can cause the trailer brakes to not function in the event of a trailer separation from the tow vehicle.
Risk
If the trailer separates from the tow vehicle, the breakaway switch may not activate the trailer brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the breakaway switch for proper wiring , rewiring it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 12, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901438.
Manufacturer campaign number: 9901438
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.