2005 Jayco Escapade recalls
8 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2005 Jayco Escapade. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Nov 21, 2017Fire risk2005–2009 Jayco Camping Trailer Baja, 2002 Jayco Camping Trailer Heritage, 2015 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle and 35 other models — Equipment
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling various 2002-2016 recreational vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V746-9524.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
17V746000 · 50K units · Jayco, Inc.
- Jun 14, 2006Crash risk2005–2006 Jayco Escapade, 2003 Jayco Greyhawk — Seat Belts
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON CHEVROLET CHASSIS, THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT LATCH OR UNLATCH.
06V210000 · 49 units · JAYCO, INC.
- Mar 31, 2006Crash risk2004–2005 Jayco Starcraft Redundant Ambient, 2003–2005 Jayco Eagle, 2003–2005 Jayco Escapade and 3 other models — Electrical System
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS MAY EXPERIENCE STALLING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AND MAY OR MAY NOT RESTART.
06V095000 · 1K units · JAYCO, INC.
- Mar 30, 2006Crash risk2005 Jayco Escapade — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON CHEVROLET CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRO-BOOST BRAKE ASSEMBLIES, THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR MAY CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY DURING NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS.
06V088000 · 199 units · JAYCO, INC.
- Mar 28, 2006Fire risk2004–2005 Jayco Starcraft Redundant Ambient, 2003–2005 Jayco Eagle, 2003–2005 Jayco Escapade and 3 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS, THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT MATERIAL PROCESS RESULTED IN AN AIR FILTER PAPER ELEMENT THAT CAN SMOLDER OR BURN. THIS CHANGE IN FILTER PAPER COMPOSITION, COMBINED WITH THE CONFIGURATION OF THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM, MAY ALLOW HOT CARBON PARTICLES TO CONTACT THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT DURING CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THAT CREATE HOT PARTICLES.
06V082000 · 1K units · JAYCO, INC.
- Dec 16, 2005Crash risk2004–2005 Jayco Escapade, 2004–2005 Jayco Granite Ridge, 2004–2005 Jayco Greyhawk and 1 other model — Trailer Hitches
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE HITCH RECEIVER MAY HAVE MISSING REINFORCING PLATES. WHEN A LOAD IS APPLIED TO THE HITCH, IT MAY BECOME PARTIALLY DETACHED FROM THE FRAME IF THESE PLATES ARE MISSING.
05V556000 · 2K units · JAYCO, INC.
- Oct 14, 2005Crash risk2003–2006 Jayco Escapade, 2003–2006 Jayco Greyhawk — Equipment
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON CHEVROLET C3500 (EXPRESS) CUTAWAY CHASSIS HAVE A TOWING PIGTAIL THAT WILL NOT SHOW BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE TOWED VEHICLE IF HOOKED TO THE TOWING PIGTAIL.
05V476000 · 237 units · JAYCO, INC.
- Jan 12, 2005Fire risk2005 Jayco Escapade, 2005 Jayco Granite Ridge, 2005 Jayco Greyhawk and 1 other model — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES THE BATTERY CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
05V008000 · 688 units · JAYCO, INC.