CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
- Problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016 Eagle Half Ton fifth wheels and Eagle travel trailers manufactured April 8, 2015, to February 19, 2016. In the affected trailers, the positive cable (B+) connecting the battery box to the roof-mounted solar panel preparation package may not be protected by a circuit breaker.
- Risk
- Without circuit protection, the wire may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will tie the unprotected circuit into a 30amp circuit breaker, free of charge. The recall began on March 18, 2016. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901286.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2016 Jayco Eagle fifth wheels and travel trailers built between April 8, 2015, and February 19, 2016, the positive battery cable (B+) running from the battery box to the roof-mounted solar panel preparation package may not be protected by a circuit breaker. Without that protection, the wire could short circuit.
A short circuit in an unprotected wire can overheat and create a risk of fire. Owners should not ignore this recall, especially if the trailer is parked or stored with its batteries connected.
Jayco will notify owners, and authorized dealers will tie the unprotected circuit into a 30-amp circuit breaker at no cost to you. To learn more, contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267 and reference recall number 9901286. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Jayco Travel Trailer Eagle | 2016 |