Other: labelsRecall 15V-685 · 2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle
Jayco, Inc. recall 15V-685 covers 724 2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on October 21, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q4) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V685000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 19, 2015 to October 8, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.