2018 Jayco Travel Trailer Octane recalls and problems

The 2018 Jayco Travel Trailer Octane has 2 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is equipment.

How the 2018 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 5 Octane model years — 4th most.

2recalls

1complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Equipment

Jun 4, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V425000 · 87,649 vehicles

Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jayco Designer, 2017-2021 Eagle HT, Eagle, Jay Feather, Jay Flight SLX, Jay Flight, North Point, Octane Superlite, Pinnacle, White Hawk, 2017-2020 Eagle HT, 2018-2021 Jay Flight Bungalow, 2017-2019 Octane, and 2019-2020 Eagle HTX travel trailers and fifth wheels equipped with a Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulator. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.

Risk: Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the regulator and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.

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.

Equipment

Jul 11, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V460000 · 62 vehicles

Problem: Jayco Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Octane travel trailers, models VH and VF, equipped with an optional generator. During production, the generator exhaust pipe may not have been installed, allowing the generator's exhaust to enter the trailer.

Risk: If exhaust were to enter the trailer, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy & notes

Jayco has notifed owners, and dealers will install any missing generator exhaust pipes, free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901406.

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.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Equipment1

Latches/locks/linkages1

Structure1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2018 vs. other Jayco Travel Trailer Octane years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2018. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2018 Jayco Travel Trailer Octane have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2018 Jayco Travel Trailer Octane, the latest from Jun 4, 2021 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Jayco Travel Trailer Octane?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention equipment (1), latches/locks/linkages (1), structure (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.