The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14V696000·Announced 2014-11-03

Jayco Recalls 2015 Eagle Fifth Wheel Trailers for Incorrect Weight Labels

Jayco is recalling 268 model year 2015 Eagle fifth wheel trailers because incorrect weight calculations on the cargo label could 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 incorrect labeling could lead to tire failure and a crash, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015 Eagle HT FW P1 PN PP PR PW PX PY and PZ fifth wheel trailers manufactured between August 20, 2014, and October 27, 2014. The recall involves 268 vehicles that may have incorrect weight calculations on the cargo carrying capacity label. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110 regarding load carrying capacity information.

The incorrect information on the label could cause a vehicle operator to inadvertently overload the trailer. Overloading can result in tire failure, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Dealers will replace the certification label with a corrected version free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2014. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL EAGLE
Brand
JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL
Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Affected units
268

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

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.