The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V312000·Announced 2024-02-05

2023 Jayco Swift motorhomes recalled for malfunctioning seat belt warning system

Certain 2023 Jayco Swift and Entegra Ethos motorhomes have faulty driver seat belt warning systems that fail to activate, risking improper seat belt use in crashes. Dealers will replace the affected buckle assembly free of charge.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a risk-of-harm recall involving a vehicle safety system defect (malfunctioning seat belt warning system) that could result in improper seat belt use and increased injury risk in crashes. No actual injuries or deaths have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 model year Jayco Swift, Swift LI, Entegra Coach Ethos, and Ethos LI motorhomes due to a malfunctioning driver seat belt warning system. The warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended, which violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208 (Occupant Crash Protection).

A malfunctioning seat belt warning system can result in improper seat belt use, significantly increasing the risk of occupant injury in a crash. This defect affects the driver's seat belt buckle assembly.

Owners should contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267 to arrange the repair. Authorized FCA dealers will inspect and replace the driver seat belt buckle as necessary at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Consumers can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
2023 JAYCO SWIFT LI
Brand
JAYCO
Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
  • seat-belt-warning-failure
  • crash-safety
Affected units
33

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 (4)

  • SWIFT LI
  • ETHOS LI
  • ETHOS
  • SWIFT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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