Jayco 2023 Ethos Motorhomes: Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction Risk
Jayco is recalling 2023 Ethos motorhomes with faulty seat belt warning systems that may not activate properly, increasing crash injury risk. Owners must have seat belt buckles inspected and replaced by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A malfunctioning seat belt warning system can result in improper seat belt use, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Jayco is recalling 2023 Ethos motorhomes because their seat belt warning systems might not work correctly, which could lead to improper seat belt use during crashes. This affects drivers who rely on the warning system to ensure safety. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81306-jayco-2023-ethos-motorhomes-seat-belt-warning-system-malfunction-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81306-jayco-2023-ethos-motorhomes-seat-belt-warning-system-malfunction-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V312000
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“Jayco 2023 Ethos Motorhomes: Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81306-jayco-2023-ethos-motorhomes-seat-belt-warning-system-malfunction-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #24V312000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V312000).
Why it’s dangerous
The seat belt warning light and chime may not activate as intended, meaning drivers might not know if their seat belt is properly engaged. This increases the chance of improper seat belt use during a crash, potentially causing injury.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2023 Jayco Ethos motorhomes are affected. Drivers who depend on the seat belt warning system for safety are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2023 Ethos motorhome has a Jayco brand. The recall covers driver seat belt warning systems that may not activate properly.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Inspection
FCA dealers will inspect and replace the driver seat belt buckle as necessary, free of charge.
Check Notification Letter
Owner notification letters were mailed June 14, 2024, so you should have received one.
What NHTSA says to do
FCA dealers will inspect and replace the driver seat belt buckle as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 14, 2024. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 4 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Jayco
We’ve drafted a message you can send Jayco to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V312000 — Jayco 2023 Ethos Motorhomes: Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction Risk Hello, I own a Jayco 2023 Ethos Motorhomes: Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction Risk that is covered by recall 24V312000 from Jayco. The official recall notice states: FCA dealers will inspect and replace the driver seat belt buckle as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 14, 2024. 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 #24V312000 (February 5, 2024)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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.