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2008 Jayco Melbourne Class C Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2008 Jayco Melbourne Class C has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 51,159 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 17V746000 2017-11-21 49,563 affected
Defect

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,…

Consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Jayco will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12V451000 2012-09-14 1,596 affected
Defect

Jayco, Inc., (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 and 2011 Greyhawk Class C motorhomes, model year 2008-2011 Melbourne Class C motorhomes, and 2008-2010 Octane Sport Utility travel trailers manufactured from May 21, 2007, through September 10, 2010, equipped with Iota-brand transfer switches. These…

Consequence

Overheating and melting of the transfer switch increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer switch, free of charge. The recall began on October 10, 2012. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
1fires
Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Rv was parked in a site at an rv resort. Electrical service provided via a shoreline cable to resort power. Electrical service suddenly stopped. Repair shop found that the iota engineering its - 30rl automatic transfer switch was melted and burned. A recall was found online # 12v451000, that…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2018-08-14

“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jayco melbourne class c equipped with a 2008 ford e-450. The contact stated that while parked, a strong electrical odor emitted inside the vehicle. The contact disabled the circuit breakers and noticed that the iota transfer switch wires were completely melted. There…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2016-01-07
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 Jayco Melbourne Class C as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.