Recall 15V685000: 2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 21, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 724
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016 Eagle Half Ton (HT) fifth wheel trailers manufactured May 19, 2015, to October 8, 2015. The affected vehicles do not have warning labels on the towing hitch to identify the maximum gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) for towing, maximum tongue weight and towing vehicle braking information.
The risk
A vehicle operator could unknowingly overload the trailer, which may result in tire or axle failure and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will apply the proper warning label, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2015. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901265.
Notes
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
- 2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V685000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 9901265
- Manufacturer
- Jayco, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Dec 2, 2015
- Components
- Equipment:other:labels (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology