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Jayco 2020 Anthem Motorhome Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash

Jayco recalls 2020-2022 Anthem motorhomes for loose rear suspension fasteners that could cause rear axle shift and crash risk. Owners notified via mail; free inspection and repair.

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Jayco is recalling certain 2020-2022 Anthem motorhomes due to potential loose or broken suspension fasteners that could shift the rear axle and increase crash risk. Affected owners should have their rear suspension inspected by a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79368-jayco-2020-anthem-motorhome-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79368-jayco-2020-anthem-motorhome-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash · Updated August 10, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V886000

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“Jayco 2020 Anthem Motorhome Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated August 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79368-jayco-2020-anthem-motorhome-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #21V886000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V886000).

NHTSA announced on November 16, 2021, that Jayco is recalling certain 2020-2022 Entegra Anthem, Embark, Reatta, and Reatta XL motorhomes due to loose or broken suspension fasteners. The agency stated the defect increases the risk of a crash.

How to tell if you have it

  • Jayco 2020-2022 Entegra Anthem
  • Jayco 2020-2022 Entegra Embark
  • Jayco 2020-2022 Entegra Reatta XL
  • Jayco 2020-2022 Entegra Reatta

What to do

Dealers will inspect the rear suspension fasteners for damage and replace or tighten them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.

The hazard

Loose or broken suspension fasteners can allow the rear-drive axle to shift out of place, increasing the risk of a crash. The rear suspension mounting fasteners that attach the rear-drive axle to the rear suspension may not have been tightened properly, which could allow the fasteners to loosen or break.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Jayco, Inc. has 112 other recalls on record since January 26, 2010. Other recent recalls of similar products include Jayco 2024 Entegra Vision RVs: Incorrect Weight Labels Risk Overloading (June 29, 2026), Jayco 2026 Entegra Condor: Warning Light May Fail to Alert Driver (June 3, 2026), and Jayco 2026 Entegra Condor Water Heater Recall: Scalding Risk (April 28, 2026). Other recent recalls of similar products include Freightliner Business Class M2 2025 Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Vehicle Control (November 5, 2025), Mack Pioneer and Anthem Recall: Brake System Failure Risk (April 23, 2026), and Hyundai Ioniq 5 (2025) Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Vehicle Control (May 19, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for 2020-2022 Jayco Anthem motorhomes. The recall covers models with rear suspension fasteners that may not be tightened properly.

  • Brand
    Jayco
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Jayco Customer Service

    Call 1-800-283-8267 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a dealer inspection.

  2. Have Dealer Inspect Suspension

    Dealers will inspect rear suspension fasteners for damage and replace/tighten them if needed at no cost.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Jayco will work with Shyft to notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear suspension fasteners for damage, and replace and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

Owners were mailed letters 59 days after NHTSA received the defect report.

1. NHTSA received the defect report: Nov 16, 202112. Owner letters mailed: Jan 14, 2022220212022
  1. NHTSA received the defect report
  2. Owner letters mailed

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

Take action

Contact Jayco

We’ve drafted a message you can send Jayco to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 21V886000 — Jayco 2020 Anthem Motorhome Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash

Hello,

I own a Jayco 2020 Anthem Motorhome Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash that is covered by recall 21V886000 from Jayco.

The official recall notice states: Jayco will work with Shyft to notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear suspension fasteners for damage, and replace and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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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 #21V886000 (November 16, 2021)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 10, 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.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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