Jayco Travel Trailer Eagle recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

February 29, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Jayco, Inc. recalls 2016 Jayco Travel Trailer Eagle

Recall number

16V120000

Brand / firm

Jayco Travel Trailer, Jayco Fifth Wheel

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 2,105 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016 Eagle Half Ton fifth wheels and Eagle travel trailers manufactured April 8, 2015, to February 19, 2016. In the affected trailers, the positive cable (B+) connecting the battery box to the roof-mounted solar panel preparation package may not be protected by a circuit breaker.

What to do

Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will tie the unprotected circuit into a 30amp circuit breaker, free of charge. The recall began on March 18, 2016. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901286.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.