Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable
- Component
- Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable
- Manufacturer
- Jayco, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 69
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2019-03-06
- Owners notified
- 2019-03-15
Defect description
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019 Jayco Greyhawk and Redhawk motorhomes. The parking brake cable ends may be too small, allowing the cable to disconnect, preventing the emergency brake from engaging.
Safety risk
Without the parking brake being engaged, the vehicle may unintentionally move, especially when parked on an incline, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake cable, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco's customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9803428.