Recall 19V516 affects 103 2019-2020 Jayco Travel Trailer White Hawk trailers for miswired breakaway switches. Repair is free at any franchised Jayco Travel Trailer dealer.
Jayco Travel Trailer is recalling 103 2019-2020 White Hawk travel trailers under recall 19V516 because the breakaway switch was incorrectly wired. If the trailer separates from the tow vehicle, the switch can fail to activate the trailer brakes, which increases the risk of a crash; Jayco Travel Trailer dealers will repair the wiring free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The breakaway switch on a 2019-2020 Jayco Travel Trailer White Hawk is part of the trailer's electric brake safety system. If the trailer separates from the tow vehicle, the switch is supposed to activate the trailer brakes so the loose trailer can slow instead of continuing without braking.
On affected White Hawk travel trailers, the switch was wired incorrectly during production. The correct setup uses the 2 blue wires, the smallest black wire (16 gauge), and 3 other black wires at the switch. Some trailers were wired with the wrong black-wire combination, so the switch does not send the proper braking signal after a separation.
There is no warning sign before failure. During normal towing, the trailer brakes can still seem to work because the problem is in the breakaway circuit, which is only used after the trailer separates from the tow vehicle.
Who's affected?
Both listed model years are tied to the same electric brake system component.
| 2020 Jayco Travel Trailer White Hawk | brake system |
|---|---|
| 2019 Jayco Travel Trailer White Hawk | brake system |
| Units affected | 103 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 11 field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the trailer separates from the tow vehicle, an incorrectly wired breakaway switch can fail to activate the trailer brakes, increasing the risk of a crash. Confirm your VIN and schedule the inspection soon. A Jayco Travel Trailer dealer will check the switch wiring and rewire it if needed. Repair is free at any franchised Jayco Travel Trailer dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019-2020 Jayco Travel Trailer White Hawk is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Jayco Travel Trailer dealer to schedule the free breakaway-switch wiring inspection and repair that fixes the trailer-separation brake activation problem.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it. Reference recall number 19V516 and Jayco recall 9901438 when you call.
- Limit towing until the repair is complete. Confirm the trailer is hitched securely before each trip.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Jayco Travel Trailer technician inspects the breakaway switch wiring and rewires the switch as needed so the trailer brakes can work if the trailer separates from the tow vehicle. The inspection, wiring correction, parts, and labor are free under the recall. Jayco Travel Trailer has a general reimbursement plan on file for this campaign. If you already paid out of pocket for a related breakaway switch wiring repair before the recall repair, bring receipts or repair documentation to the service desk and ask how to submit the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 9, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 12, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
| July 17, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| July 17, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 17, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V516?
Recall 19V516 covers 103 2019-2020 Jayco Travel Trailer White Hawk travel trailers with a breakaway switch wiring defect. If the trailer separates from the tow vehicle, the switch can fail to activate the trailer brakes, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect the wiring and rewire it for free when needed.
What should I do if my 2019-2020 Jayco Travel Trailer White Hawk is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific travel trailer is included in recall 19V516. If it is, contact a franchised Jayco Travel Trailer dealer to schedule the breakaway switch inspection. Reference recall number 19V516 when you call. The inspection and needed rewiring are free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to perform recall repairs at no cost. For recall 19V516, the dealer will inspect the breakaway switch wiring and rewire it as needed free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that the trailer brakes fail to activate after a trailer separation from the tow vehicle. That loss of braking can increase crash risk. Until the recall repair is complete, confirm your VIN and arrange the free dealer inspection before towing the travel trailer again.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V516000 |
|---|---|
| Jayco Travel Trailer customer service | 1-800-517-9137 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V516 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V516000 |
Source documents
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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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