JAYCO EAGLE 2016: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V685000

Make Model Year
JAYCO EAGLE 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-12-02 2015-10-21 2015-10-21

Production Dates: 2015-05-19 - 2015-10-08

Manufacturers Involved: Jayco, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 9901265

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 724

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.