Jayco 2019 Redhawk Motorhomes: Seatbelt Warning Light Failure
Jayco is recalling 2019-2020 Redhawk SE motorhomes with a seatbelt warning light that doesn't illuminate for 5 seconds after ignition. This could cause drivers to forget seatbelts in crashes.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Without the seatbelt warning reminder, the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Jayco is recalling certain 2019-2020 Redhawk SE motorhomes because the seatbelt warning light doesn't turn on for about five seconds after starting the vehicle. This means drivers might forget to buckle up, increasing crash injury risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224058-jayco-2019-redhawk-motorhomes-seatbelt-warning-light-failure.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224058-jayco-2019-redhawk-motorhomes-seatbelt-warning-light-failure · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V690000
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“Jayco 2019 Redhawk Motorhomes: Seatbelt Warning Light Failure.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224058-jayco-2019-redhawk-motorhomes-seatbelt-warning-light-failure. Based on NHTSA recall #19V690000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V690000).
Why it’s dangerous
The seatbelt warning light fails to illuminate for about five seconds after the ignition is turned on. This delay could cause drivers to forget to fasten their seatbelts, especially during the initial moments of driving when they might be distracted.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019-2020 Jayco Redhawk SE motorhomes are affected. Drivers who forget to buckle seatbelts during normal driving are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019-2020 Redhawk SE motorhomes. The issue occurs when the seatbelt warning light doesn't turn on for about five seconds after starting the vehicle.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782 to schedule a free reprogramming of the instrument panel.
What NHTSA says to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2019. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 9 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V690000 (January 10, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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