Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assemblyRecall 18V-286 · 2018 Jayco Travel Trailer Eagle
Jayco, Inc. recall 18V-286 covers 610 2018 Jayco Travel Trailer Eagle for a trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on May 3, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 65% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V286000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Eagle HT fifth wheel trailers equipped with certain 16K rotational rubber pin boxes. The spindle placement in the pin box may be incorrect, causing the bearing to be loose.
The risk
If the bearings become loose, the spindle may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will add a spacer to correct the spacing error, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901377.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
65%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.