The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·12V498000·Announced 2012-10-16

Jayco Eagle Premier Fifth Wheel Trailer Recalled for Incorrect Cargo Label

Jayco is recalling 2013 Eagle Premier Fifth Wheel trailers because incorrect cargo capacity labels may lead to overloading and tire failure.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, as the defect is a labeling error that could lead to overloading and subsequent tire failure.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Eagle Premier Fifth Wheel recreational vehicle trailers. These vehicles were manufactured between June 14, 2012, and August 10, 2012. The recall involves 40 units that were manufactured with incorrect information on the Recreational Vehicle Cargo Carrying Capacity Label, causing them to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120.

An inaccurate label could lead owners to overload their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in tire failure, which may cause a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.

Jayco will notify owners and provide corrected labels free of charge. The safety recall began on November 2, 2012. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-574-825-0608 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
JAYCO EAGLE PREMIER
Brand
JAYCO
Manufacturer
JAYCO, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
40

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • EAGLE PREMIER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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