The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14V775000·Announced 2014-12-05

Jayco Eagle Fifth Wheel Trailers Recalled for Incorrect Tire Size Labels

Jayco is recalling 2015 Eagle HT FW 28.5RSTS "PR" trailers because incorrect tire size information on the label could lead to improper tire replacement and increased crash risk.

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 the defect could lead to poor handling and increased crash risk, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015 Eagle HT FW 28.5RSTS "PR" fifth wheel trailers manufactured between June 2, 2014, and October 28, 2014. The recall involves 114 units that may have incorrect tire size information on the tire label, causing them to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

The defect poses a safety risk because replacing a tire based on the incorrect size information could overload the trailer. This condition may cause poor handling and increase the risk of a crash.

Jayco will mail new labels with placement instructions to registered owners. Owners can also request dealers to install the new label with the correct tire size (ST225/75R15D) free of charge. The recall began on December 8, 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.
Category
Vehicle — Fifth Wheel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
114

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.

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