Recall 18V618 covers 416 2019 Jay Flight Slx, Jay Flight, and White Hawk travel trailers for defective hubs. Repair will be free once available.
Jayco Travel Trailer is recalling 416 2019 Jay Flight Slx, Jay Flight, and White Hawk travel trailers because the hubs can be missing inner bearing races. That defect can burn out the bearing or overheat the hub, let the hub separate from the axle, and increase crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once Jayco Travel Trailer opens it.
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What's wrong?
The axle hub on the 2019 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight Slx, Jay Flight, and White Hawk carries the trailer wheel on its bearing assembly. The bearing race, also called a bearing cup, gives the wheel bearing a smooth metal surface to roll against. That keeps the hub centered and lets the wheel turn without excess heat or wobble.
On affected trailers, Dexter built certain axle hubs without the inner bearing race installed. Without that surface in place, the bearing does not sit or roll as designed. The bearing can burn out, and the hub can overheat as the trailer is towed.
What you notice starts at the hub or wheel. Dexter reported that a missing bearing cap can make the hub heat up first, then smoke from bearing grease. The wheel can also become wobbly if the bearing starts to fail.
Who's affected?
The listed travel trailer models share the same rear suspension component in this recall.
| 2019 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight Slx | rear suspension |
|---|---|
| 2019 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight | rear suspension |
| 2019 Jayco Travel Trailer White Hawk | rear suspension |
| Units affected | 416 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching 2019 Jayco Travel Trailer model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A missing bearing race can make the hub bearing fail early. If the hub separates from the axle, crash risk increases. Stop towing if the hub heats up, smokes from bearing grease, or the wheel feels wobbly, and call the dealer before moving it again. Repair will be free at any franchised Jayco Travel Trailer dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight Slx, Jay Flight, or White Hawk is included in this recall.
- Wait for Jayco's repair notice before scheduling the free hub or axle replacement.
- Contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137 with questions, and reference recall number 18V618 when you call.
- Avoid towing the trailer until the hub or axle repair is complete because the missing inner bearing races can lead to hub bearing failure.
- Bring the recall notice to a franchised Jayco Travel Trailer dealer once the repair is open for your VIN.
What happens at the repair
The final dealer repair is still listed as under development. Once available, at a Jayco Travel Trailer dealer, a technician will replace the defective hubs with new hubs or replace the axles, free of charge. That repair addresses hubs that are missing inner bearing races. If you already paid for a related hub or axle repair before the recall notice, Jayco Travel Trailer's general reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Contact Jayco customer service or ask the service desk what paperwork is needed for a claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| September 12, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 18, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| November 16, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| November 16, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 16, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V618?
Recall 18V618 covers 416 2019 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight Slx, Jay Flight, and White Hawk travel trailers. The axle hubs lack inner bearing races, which can lead to premature hub bearing failure, hub overheating, and hub separation from the axle. Dealers will replace defective hubs or axles for free.
What should I do if my 2019 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight Slx, Jay Flight, or White Hawk is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific travel trailer is included in recall 18V618. If it is, contact a franchised Jayco Travel Trailer dealer and reference recall number 18V618. The dealer will replace the defective hubs with new hubs or replace the axles for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the covered safety defect at no cost. Jayco's remedy states that dealers will replace the defective hubs with new hubs or replace the axles free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 18V618?
The safety risk is hub bearing failure and hub separation from the axle. The missing bearing race can make the bearing burn out or the hub overheat, increasing crash risk. Check your VIN, then ask the dealer how to move the trailer safely if it needs service.
When did Jayco begin this recall repair?
Jayco began the recall on October 18, 2018. If you own a 2019 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight Slx, Jay Flight, or White Hawk, check your VIN even if you never received the original owner notice.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V618000 |
|---|---|
| Jayco Travel Trailer customer service | 1-800-517-9137 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V618 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V618000 |
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)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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