The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·15V259000·Announced 2015-05-04

Jayco Eagle Fifth Wheel Trailer Recall for Wheel Stud Defect

Jayco is recalling 2016 Eagle fifth wheel trailers because wheel studs may break, potentially causing the wheel to detach and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wheel studs breaking) that could lead to wheel detachment and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2016 Eagle FW WB fifth wheel trailers manufactured between April 20, 2015, and April 21, 2015. The recall addresses a defect in the rear axle assembly where the studs used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.

If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Owners will be notified by Jayco. Dealers will replace any affected wheel hubs free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. 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 — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
2

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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