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SevereNHTSA·24V245000·Announced 2024-02-04

2021 Jayco Redhawk motorhomes recalled for power steering connection defect

Certain 2021 Jayco Redhawk motorhomes have a defective power steering connection that can cause sudden loss of power steering and brake assist, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the defective parts free of charge.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect affecting critical safety systems. The inadequate power steering line connection can result in sudden loss of power steering and brake assist, directly increasing the risk of a crash. Although no injuries or deaths have been reported, the structural nature of the defect in critical vehicle control systems warrants a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 Jayco Redhawk motorhomes for a defect in the power steering system. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake hydroboost unit can allow power steering fluid to leak.

When power steering fluid leaks from this connection, the motorhome may suddenly lose power steering assist and power brake assist. Loss of both systems significantly increases the risk of losing vehicle control and being involved in a crash.

Owners who received notification letters (mailed July 22, 2024) should contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267 to schedule the free repair. Jayco dealers will replace the power steering pressure line and the hydroboost jumper line at no charge. Owners can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
2021 JAYCO REDHAWK
Brand
JAYCO
Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
  • steering-failure
  • brake-failure
  • fluid-leak
Affected units
1,719

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (5)

  • REDHAWK
  • GREYHAWK
  • ESTEEM
  • GREYHAWK PRESTIGE
  • ODYSSEY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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