Jayco 2011 Camping Trailers: Roof Fall Risk from Lift Mechanism
Jayco recalls 2011-2013 Jay Series camping trailers with Lippert Power Roof Lift Mechanism due to risk of roof falling unexpectedly if lift mechanism is damaged.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Damage to the lift mechanism may cause the roof to fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Jayco is recalling certain 2011 and 2013 Jay Series camping trailers that may have a lift mechanism prone to damage, which could cause the roof to fall unexpectedly and increase injury risk. Owners should check if their trailer has the Lippert Power Roof Lift Mechanism to determine if they are affected. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1252705-jayco-2011-camping-trailers-roof-fall-risk-from-lift-mechanism.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1252705-jayco-2011-camping-trailers-roof-fall-risk-from-lift-mechanism · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V292000
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“Jayco 2011 Camping Trailers: Roof Fall Risk from Lift Mechanism.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1252705-jayco-2011-camping-trailers-roof-fall-risk-from-lift-mechanism. Based on NHTSA recall #18V292000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V292000).
Why it’s dangerous
The manual over-ride feature on these power lifts may be misused, causing torque from the drive motor to damage the lift mechanism. If the lift mechanism is damaged, the roof could fall unexpectedly, increasing injury risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2011 and 2013 Jay Series BB, BC, and BD camping trailers with Lippert Power Roof Lift Mechanism are most at risk. These trailers were sold between 2011 and 2013.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Jay Series camping trailer (2011 or 2013 model) has a Lippert Power Roof Lift Mechanism. The recall covers specific model types: BB, BC, and BD.
- Brand
Jayco- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Check for Warning Label
Jayco will provide a warning label instructing proper use of the manual over-ride feature for free.
Contact Customer Service
Owners should contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137 to confirm if their trailer is affected.
What NHTSA says to do
Jayco will notify owners and will provide a warning label to instruct owners of the proper use of the manual over-ride feature, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901379.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 4 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 #18V292000 (March 5, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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