Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V168000 Reported April 30, 2013

Unexpected unfurling of the awning

Jayco, Inc. · N/A · 2,491 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V168000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
2,491
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 30, 2013

Defect Summary

Jayco is recalling certain model year 2013-14 eagle premiere, jay feather ultra lite, jay flight, jay flight swift, octane, and white hawk; model year 2013 eagle, eagle ht, jay flight bungalow, jay flight destination, pinnacle, redhawk and seismic; and model year 2014 precept recreational vehicles. in these vehicles, if the awning installation sequence is not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.

Safety Consequence

If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Jayco will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the awning motor free of charge. the recall began on may 23, 2013. owners may contact jacyo at 1-800-283-8267 for more information.

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 13V168000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V168000

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

What is recall 13V168000?

NHTSA recall 13V168000 was issued by Jayco, Inc. on April 30, 2013. It addresses: Unexpected unfurling of the awning. The recall affects approximately 2,491 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 13V168000 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.