JAYCO EAGLE 2018: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V286000

Make Model Year
JAYCO EAGLE 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-06-28 2018-05-03 2018-05-04

Production Dates: 2018-01-01 - 2018-04-27

Manufacturers Involved: Jayco, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 9901377

Component: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 610

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the bearings become loose, the spindle may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.