JAYCO EAGLE 2017: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V772000

Make Model Year
JAYCO EAGLE 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-10-25 2016-10-24 2016-10-24

Production Dates: 2016-10-07 - 2016-10-11

Manufacturers Involved: Jayco, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 9901330

Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 30

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Jayco, Inc. "Jayco" is recalling certain model year 2017 Eagle fifth wheel trailers, model 355 MBQS, manufactured October 7, 2016, to October 11, 2016. The affected vehicles may have an axle of insufficient load capacity.

Consequence

If the axle is overloaded, excess tire wear may result, possibly causing tire failure and an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

All of the affected trailers have been quarantined at dealers and therefore owner notification letters will not be sent. Jayco dealers will replace the 6000lb capacity axle with a 7000lb capacity axle, including new rims and tires and will install updated Federal ID, and Cargo Carrying Capacity labels, free of charge. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901330.

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.