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2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel EagleProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-120 the manufacturer reports only 48% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 48%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 30, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes10
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

80%repaired · 2019 Q2

Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control

Recall 16V-560 · Jul 27, 2016 · 3,085 vehicles · 2,458 repaired

Risk. A loss of trailer brakes may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

48%repaired · 2019 Q1

12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Recall 16V-120 · Feb 29, 2016 · 2,105 vehicles · 1,002 repaired

Risk. Without circuit protection, the wire may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2015 Q4

Other: labels

Recall 15V-685 · Oct 21, 2015 · 724 vehicles · 724 repaired

Risk. A vehicle operator could unknowingly overload the trailer, which may result in tire or axle failure and increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

50%repaired · 2016 Q3

Axle: non-powered axle assembly

Recall 15V-259 · May 4, 2015 · 2 vehicles · 1 repaired

Risk. If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jayco Fifth Wheel.

Best & worst years

2016 vs. every other Eagle year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Eagle median. How we score

'08'10'11'12'15'16'19'20'21'22'24'25'26'27
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Eagle owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE WIRING FOR THE ELECTRIC BRAKES WERE ROUTED OVER AND WRAPPED AROUND THE SPRINGS. THE WIRES WERE WRAPPED TIGHT ENOUGH THAT THERE WAS NO SLACK IN THE WIRING. THIS CONDITION WOULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO THE WIRES SHORTING OUT CAUSING A FAILURE IN THE TRAILER'S BRAKING SYSTEM AND POSSIBLY TOW VEHICLE'S…
Complaint 10914927 · Oct 9, 2016 · 100 miles

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