Jayco Eagle Premiere Rv's Recalled for Unfurling Awning Danger

Report Receipt Date: APR 30, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V168000
Component(s): EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,491 


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.

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.