Recall 24V312 covers 33 2023 Jayco Swift, Swift Li, Ethos, and Ethos Li motorhomes. Seat belt warning repair is free at a Jayco dealer.
Jayco is recalling 33 2023 Swift, Swift Li, Ethos, and Ethos Li motorhomes because the driver seat belt warning light and chime can fail to activate as intended. A missed warning can lead to improper seat belt use and a higher injury risk in a crash; Jayco dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The driver seat belt buckle assembly on these 2023 Jayco Swift, Ethos, Ethos Li, and Swift Li motorhomes is the latch that receives the belt tongue beside the driver seat. It also carries the sensor that tells the vehicle whether the driver belt is buckled, which controls the seat belt warning light and audible chime.
On affected motorhomes, the buckle sensor does not activate the warning system as designed. That means the driver seat belt warning light and chime fail to alert the driver when the belt is not latched. The issue also means the motorhomes do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, Occupant Crash Protection.
There is no warning sign before failure. The belt still latches, but the warning system fails silently, so the driver cannot count on the light or chime to confirm that the buckle sensor is working.
Who's affected?
Covers Swift, Ethos, Ethos Li, and Swift Li motorhomes with the same driver seat belt buckle assembly.
| 2023 Jayco Swift | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2023 Entegra Ethos | seat belt |
| 2023 Entegra Ethos Li | seat belt |
| 2023 Jayco Swift Li | seat belt |
| Units affected | 33 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The model name narrows the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
A malfunctioning seat belt warning system can leave the driver without the reminder needed to buckle properly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. There is no warning sign before failure, so confirm your VIN and schedule the dealer inspection soon. Repair is free at any franchised Jayco dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023 Swift, Ethos, Ethos Li, or Swift Li motorhome is included in this recall.
- Contact Jayco customer service or a franchised Jayco service location to schedule the free driver seat belt buckle inspection.
- Ask whether the repair will be handled by an FCA dealer, since the recall remedy says FCA dealers inspect and replace the driver seat belt buckle as needed.
- Bring the recall notice if Jayco mailed one. If not, reference recall number 24V312 when you call.
- Use the seat belt every trip and schedule the repair promptly, since the warning light and chime fail to alert the driver as intended.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Jayco technician inspects the driver seat belt buckle and replaces it if it does not meet the recall requirements. The inspection, replacement part, and labor are free. FCA US has a reimbursement process for owners who already paid for this related repair before the owner letter. Send the original receipt or other proof of payment to FCA US as requested in the owner letter so the expense can be confirmed.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 2, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 14, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| June 14, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| June 14, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 14, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V312?
Recall 24V312 covers 33 2023 Jayco Swift, Ethos, Ethos Li, and Swift Li motorhomes with a driver seat belt warning light and chime that fail to activate as intended. The dealer will inspect and replace the driver seat belt buckle as needed for free.
What should I do if my 2023 Jayco Swift, Ethos, Ethos Li, or Swift Li is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 24V312. If it is, contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267 or the dealer service desk to arrange the driver seat belt buckle inspection. Reference recall 24V312 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair to be completed at no cost. For recall 24V312, the dealer will inspect the driver seat belt buckle and replace it as needed free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 24V312?
The risk is improper seat belt use. If the driver seat belt warning light and chime do not activate as intended, a driver can miss the reminder to buckle the belt, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
When were owners notified about recall 24V312?
Jayco mailed owner notification letters on June 14, 2024. If you bought the motorhome used or never received the letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2023 Swift, Ethos, Ethos Li, or Swift Li is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V312000 |
|---|---|
| Jayco customer service | 1-800-283-8267 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V312 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V312000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (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 →