The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V286000·Announced 2018-05-03

Jayco Recalls 2018 Eagle Fifth Wheel Trailers Due to Pin Box Defect

Jayco is recalling 2018 Eagle HT fifth wheel trailers because a spindle placement error in the pin box may cause the bearing to become loose, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (spindle failure in the pin box) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Eagle HT fifth wheel travel trailers. The recall involves 610 units equipped with specific 16K rotational rubber pin boxes. The defect is an incorrect spindle placement in the pin box, which can cause the bearing to become loose.

If the bearings become loose, the spindle may fail, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will add a spacer to correct the spacing error free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER EAGLE
Brand
JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER
Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
610

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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