Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V494000 Reported October 11, 2011

Improper electrical connections

Q: What is recall 11V494000?

NHTSA recall 11V494000 was issued by Jayco, Inc. on October 11, 2011. It addresses: Improper electrical connections. The recall affects approximately 502 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Jayco, Inc. · N/A · 502 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

11V494000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Jayco, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

502

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 11, 2011

Defect Summary

Jayco is recalling certain model year 2010- 2011 greyhawk class c motor homes manufactured from may 28, 2009, through september 22, 2010 for an improper electrical connection at the buss bar on the affected transfer switches.

Safety Consequence

This could lead to overheating and melting of the transfer switch, increasing the risk of a fire, injury or death.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the transfer switch free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during november 2011. owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Jayco, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 11V494000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 11V494000

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

What is recall 11V494000?

NHTSA recall 11V494000 was issued by Jayco, Inc. on October 11, 2011. It addresses: Improper electrical connections. The recall affects approximately 502 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Jayco, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V494000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.