Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 21, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Jayco, Inc. recalls 2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle

Recall number

15V685000

Brand / firm

Jayco Fifth Wheel

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 724 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.