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HighNHTSA·15V017000·Announced 2015-01-20

Jayco Eagle Fifth Wheel Trailers Recalled for Incorrect Tire Labeling

Jayco is recalling 2015 Eagle 30.5 BHLT fifth wheel trailers because the tire labels list incorrect tire sizes. Owners should contact Jayco to receive corrected labels to prevent potential 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 the defect (incorrect tire labeling) could lead to tire failure or poor handling, increasing crash risk, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015 Eagle 30.5 BHLT fifth wheel trailers manufactured between March 13, 2014, and August 1, 2014. The recall involves 20 units that have incorrect tire size information on the tire label. This defect causes the trailers to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110 regarding tire selection and load carrying capacity information.

If trailer tires are replaced using the incorrect sizes listed on the label, the trailer may become overloaded. This condition can result in poor handling or tire failure, which may increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on February 2, 2015.

Jayco will notify owners and send them new labels with the corrected information free of charge. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901227. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL EAGLE
Brand
JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL
Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fifth Wheel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
20

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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