- The problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Entegra Anthem, Aspire, Cornerstone, Reatta, Reatta XL, and Jayco Embark Class A motorhomes. The instrument cluster may intermittently go blank while the vehicle is in motion.
- The risk
- A blank instrument cluster display may be missing critical information such as the vehicle's speed and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will update the control module software, and reroute and secure the duct work, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.
Vehicle safety record
2019 Jayco Embark Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2019 Jayco Embark have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 6 recalls, the latest in September 2021 for the instrument cluster / panel.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Embark year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2019 Jayco Embark recalls 6
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Anthem, Aspire, Cornerstone, Insignia, Reatta, and Embark recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
- The risk
- Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903569.
- The problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Entegra Reatta and Jayco Embark and 2020 Entegra ReattaXL motorhomes. The electronic control center circuit board may be damaged from voltages over 17 volts, causing the components on the board to become damaged.
- The risk
- A damaged circuit board could increase the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional circuit module to the existing component board to provide over-current protection, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903518.
- The problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019 Embark motorhomes. The upper and lower steering shaft bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, allowing the steering column shaft to come loose.
- The risk
- A loose steering column shaft may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the upper and lower steering shaft bolts, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901434.
- The problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jayco Embark motorhomes. While the motorhome was being delivered, the hitch may have been damaged, compromising the motorhome's ability to safely tow vehicles.
- The risk
- The damaged hitch may result in the towed vehicle separating from the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will replace the hitch, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903429.
- The problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019 Jayco Embark motorhomes built on a Spartan chassis, equipped with independent front suspension and front drum brakes. The cotter pins may be missing or improperly installed at the actuator rod of the front slack adjuster for the front brakes.
- The risk
- The missing or improperly installed cotter pin may cause the actuator rod to detach, affecting brake performance and lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Spartan has notified owners, and Spartan Service Centers will inspect and properly install the cotter pin or install any missing pins and adjust the brakes appropriately, free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137.
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Jayco Embark: every year compared
All Embark years2019 Jayco Embark vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Jayco Embark | 0 | 6 | D | |
| 2019 Jayco Precept | 4 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 2019 Jayco Seneca | 3 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2019 Jayco Alante | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2019 Jayco Greyhawk | 1 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2019 Jayco Redhawk | 1 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2019 Jayco Melbourne | 1 | 4 | B | Compare |
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Questions about the 2019 Jayco Embark
Does the 2019 Jayco Embark have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2019 Jayco Embark: instrument cluster / panel (September 2021); structure (July 2021); electrical system (September 2020); steering (August 2019) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2019 Jayco Embark had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2019 Jayco Embark a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 25 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Jayco Embark year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Jayco Embark years have the most complaints?
2017 (1), 2020 (1). See every Jayco Embark year compared.
What should I do if my 2019 Jayco Embark has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data