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2018 Jayco Travel Trailer Octane

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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

What owners actually said

1 reports
Mileage unknown · Mar 6, 2019
EquipmentLatches/locks/linkagesStructure

CPSC: I PURCHASE A BRAND NEW RV FROM CAMPING WORLD RV SALES IN WOOD STOCK GEORGIA. I PURCHASED A 30' JAYCO OCTANE TOY HAULER (52,000.00) I FOUND THE RV I WANTED THE KEY WOULD NOT OPEN ONE OF THE DOORS, AND THE REAR RAMP WOULD NOT OPEN, THERE WERE WOOD/METAL SHAVINGS ALL OVER TWO OF THE BED MATTRESS'S, THE RV WAS NOT WASHED O…

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CPSC: I PURCHASE A BRAND NEW RV FROM CAMPING WORLD RV SALES IN WOOD STOCK GEORGIA. I PURCHASED A 30' JAYCO OCTANE TOY HAULER (52,000.00) I FOUND THE RV I WANTED THE KEY WOULD NOT OPEN ONE OF THE DOORS, AND THE REAR RAMP WOULD NOT OPEN, THERE WERE WOOD/METAL SHAVINGS ALL OVER TWO OF THE BED MATTRESS'S, THE RV WAS NOT WASHED ON THE OUTSIDE. THE SALESMAN SAID HE WOULD HAVE IT ALL FIXED. *DT *TR

NHTSA ODI #11185350

Official recalls

2

21V425000 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems

Jun 4, 2021

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.

Consequence & remedy

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

Remedy: 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.

18V460000 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer

Jul 11, 2018

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.

Consequence & remedy

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

Remedy: 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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