2002–2003 Jayco Firenza Recall: CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL…
NHTSA campaign 03V119000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Mar 26, 2003 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.
The risk
IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 30, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-574-825-0608.
JAYCO RECALL NO. 9901046.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Jayco Firenza recalls
- 2005–2009 Jayco Camping Trailer Baja and 37 other models — A list of the affected trailer models is available at…
- 2002–2003 Jayco Firenza — CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR…
- 2003 Jayco Firenza — CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED…
- 2002–2003 Jayco Firenza — ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, EXPOSURE TO HEAT IN THE ENGINE…
- 2002–2003 Jayco Avatar and 1 other model — ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THERE IS NO OPTION TO SANITIZE THE…
Other campaigns involving Jayco vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 03V119000 (manufacturer number 9901046). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.