Recall 16V230 affects 322 2016 Jayco Travel Trailer Octane Super Lite trailers for a missing 30 amp breaker. Dealer repair is free.
Jayco Travel Trailer is recalling 322 2016 Octane Super Lite travel trailers because some were built without a 30 amp circuit breaker. The missing breaker can leave the circuit unprotected during an electrical short and increases fire risk, and Jayco Travel Trailer dealers will install the breaker free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The 30amp circuit breaker in a travel trailer's electrical system is a protective switch. Its job is to open the circuit when current rises too high, such as during an electrical short. That stops the wiring from carrying more current than it was built to handle.
On affected 2016 Jayco Travel Trailer Octane Super Lite travel trailers, that breaker was omitted during production after a design change added a side battery box. If an electrical short happens, current is not interrupted at that point. Wiring can overheat, and NHTSA campaign 16V230 says the short can result in a fire.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not expect a light or sound before the electrical system is overloaded. The issue is the missing breaker, not a converter problem the owner can diagnose by feel.
Who's affected?
Production dates run from November 2, 2015, through April 4, 2016.
| 2016 Jayco Travel Trailer Octane Super Lite | wiring |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 322 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The model year narrows the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An electrical short on an unprotected circuit raises the risk of a fire in recall 16V230. If your VIN is included, schedule the repair soon and use the trailer cautiously until the circuit breaker is installed. Repair is free at any franchised Jayco Travel Trailer dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Jayco Travel Trailer Octane Super Lite is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Jayco Travel Trailer dealer to schedule the free 30 amp circuit breaker installation that protects the circuit in an electrical short.
- Bring the recall notice if Jayco Travel Trailer mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V230 when you call.
- Call Jayco Travel Trailer customer service at 1-800-283-8267 if the dealer cannot confirm scheduling.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Jayco Travel Trailer technician installs the missing 30 amp circuit breaker in the travel trailer's electrical system. The circuit breaker is the part that interrupts power when an electrical short occurs, so the repair adds the protection the trailer should have had from the factory. Parts and labor are covered under the recall, and the dealer repair is available now.
Timeline
| April 20, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 6, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V230?
Recall 16V230 covers 322 2016 Jayco Travel Trailer Octane Super Lite travel trailers built without a 30 amp circuit breaker. An electrical short on that unprotected circuit increases fire risk. Dealers will install the missing circuit breaker for free.
What should I do if my 2016 Jayco Travel Trailer Octane Super Lite is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific travel trailer is included in recall 16V230. If it is, contact a franchised Jayco Travel Trailer dealer to schedule the 30 amp circuit breaker installation. Reference recall number 16V230 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair this safety defect at no cost. Jayco Travel Trailer dealers will install the 30 amp circuit breaker free of charge, including parts and labor.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire from an electrical short on an unprotected circuit. The recall says the travel trailer was built without a 30 amp circuit breaker, so the dealer repair adds that protection at no cost.
When did this Jayco Travel Trailer recall begin?
Jayco began this recall on May 6, 2016. If you bought the travel trailer used or never received a letter, check your VIN and call a franchised Jayco Travel Trailer dealer with recall number 16V230.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V230000 |
|---|---|
| Jayco Travel Trailer customer service | 1-800-283-8267 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V230 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V230000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
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