Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V119000 Reported March 26, 2003

Jayco/brake system warning indicator

Jayco, Inc. · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 73 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03V119000
Manufacturer Campaign
9901046
Manufacturer
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
73
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 26, 2003

Defect Summary

Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.

Safety Consequence

In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.

Corrective Action

Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. owner notification began march 30, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact jayco at 1-574-825-0608.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Jayco, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 03V119000 or campaign 9901046.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 03V119000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03V119000?

NHTSA recall 03V119000 was issued by Jayco, Inc. on March 26, 2003. It addresses: Jayco/brake system warning indicator. The recall affects approximately 73 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Jayco, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V119000 or the manufacturer campaign number 9901046. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.