Entegra Ethos; Jayco Swift: Retractor

Date

Nov. 17, 2021

Filed by

Jayco, Inc.

Vehicles

Entegra Ethos (2021, 2022); Jayco Swift (2021, 2022)

Component

Seat Belts › Front › Retractor; Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor

Description of the defect

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jayco Swift and Entegra Ethos motorhomes. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Potentially affected

49

What can happen

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

Dec. 21, 2021

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

208

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Seat Belt Retractor · Seat Belt Retractor

Recall number

21V893000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.