2018 Jayco Travel Trailer Octane Recall: During production, the generator exhaust pipe may not have been installed…
NHTSA campaign 18V460000 · Equipment · filed Jul 11, 2018 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
If exhaust were to enter the trailer, it can increase the risk of injury.
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
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Jayco Travel Trailer | Octane | 2018 |
Related recalls
More Jayco Travel Trailer Octane recalls
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Other campaigns involving Jayco Travel Trailer vehicles
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- 2025 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle and 2 other models — Certification label states incorrect tire load and tire…
- 2025 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Feather Micro — Aluminum burner tube may crack and cause a gas leak
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 18V460000 (manufacturer number 9901406). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.