Recall 21V893 affects 49 2021-2022 Jayco Swift and Ethos motorhomes for seat belt retractors that release too early. Free repair at any franchised Jayco dealer.
Jayco is recalling 49 2021-2022 Swift and Ethos motorhomes because the seat belt automatic locking retractors can deactivate too early, leaving a child restraint system unsecured. An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash, and Jayco dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The seat belt retractor in the 2021-2022 Swift and Ethos is the spring-loaded mechanism that pulls the belt back into the pillar or seat after use. When a child restraint is installed, the automatic locking retractor is supposed to lock the belt at a fixed length so the child seat stays tight against the vehicle seat. That locked position is part of how the belt meets occupant crash protection requirements.
On affected motorhomes, the retractor uses a suspect automatic locking retractor lever from Chrysler production. That lever can release the locking function earlier than intended while a child restraint is being tightened. If the belt unlocks, the child seat is not held as securely as the system is designed to hold it.
The warning sign is the lock releasing while you are securing a child seat. If the belt stops staying locked during installation, the retractor is showing the problem described in the recall.
Who's affected?
Both the Swift and Ethos are listed for 2021 and 2022, and the front and rear seat belt retractors are included.
| 2021 Jayco Swift | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2021 Jayco Swift | seat belt |
| 2022 Entegra Ethos | seat belt |
| 2022 Entegra Ethos | seat belt |
| 2022 Jayco Swift | seat belt |
| 2022 Jayco Swift | seat belt |
| 2021 Entegra Ethos | seat belt |
| 2021 Entegra Ethos | seat belt |
| Units affected | 49 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the list, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the automatic locking retractor deactivates while a child seat is being secured, the child restraint is not held as intended. In a crash, that unsecured restraint increases the risk of injury. Treat any trouble locking the belt around a child seat as a reason to call the dealer before using that seating position. Repair is free at any franchised Jayco dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021-2022 Jayco Swift or Entegra Ethos motorhome is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Jayco dealer to schedule the free seat-belt-retractor inspection and replacement that keeps child restraints secured properly.
- Bring the recall notice if Jayco mailed one. If not, reference recall number 21V893 when you call.
- Avoid relying on the recalled seat belt to secure a child restraint until the dealer completes the inspection and any needed retractor replacement.
- Call Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267 if the dealer cannot confirm parts or scheduling.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Jayco technician inspects the seat belt retractors and replaces any retractor that does not pass inspection. The inspection, replacement parts, and labor are free under the recall. Jayco has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for a related seat belt retractor repair before the recall notice. Contact Jayco customer service with repair documentation, or ask the service desk how to submit the claim when you schedule the recall work.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 28, 2021 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
|---|---|
| November 17, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
| December 21, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
| January 12, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| January 12, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V893?
Recall 21V893 covers 49 2021-2022 Jayco Swift and Entegra Ethos motorhomes with seat belt automatic locking retractors that can deactivate early. That defect can keep a child restraint from securing properly and increase injury risk during a crash.
What should I do if my 2021-2022 Jayco Swift or Entegra Ethos is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 21V893. If it is, contact a franchised Jayco dealer to schedule the seat belt retractor inspection and any needed replacement. Reference recall number 21V893 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to complete recall repairs at no cost, and Jayco's remedy says dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as needed for free.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that a child restraint system will not stay secured correctly in a crash. Jayco reported that the automatic locking retractors can deactivate early, which can increase the risk of injury to a child using that restraint.
What if I bought the motorhome used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Swift or Ethos is included, then contact a franchised Jayco dealer or Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V893000 |
|---|---|
| Jayco customer service | 1-800-283-8267 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V893 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V893000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →