Entegra Ethos, Ethos LI; Jayco Swift and others: Buckle assembly

Date

May 2, 2024

Filed by

Jayco, Inc.

Vehicles

Entegra Ethos (2023); Entegra Ethos LI (2023); Jayco Swift (2023); Jayco Swift LI (2023)

Component

Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly

Description of the defect

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain Jayco Swift, Swift LI, Entegra Coach Ethos, and Ethos LI motorhomes. The driver seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Potentially affected

33

What can happen

A malfunctioning seat belt warning system can result in improper seat belt use, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

FCA dealers will inspect and replace the driver seat belt buckle as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 14, 2024. 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

June 14, 2024

Manufacturer campaign number

FCA 24V-129

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

208

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Buckle Assembly · Driver Seat Belt · 1ZS81JXWAA

Recall number

24V312000

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.