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- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS; SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2017 Eagle fifth wheel trailers, model 355 MBQS, manufactured October 7, 2016, to October 11, 2016. The affected vehicles may have an axle of insufficient load capacity.
- Risk
- If the axle is overloaded, excess tire wear may result, possibly causing tire failure and an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- All of the affected trailers have been quarantined at dealers and therefore owner notification letters will not be sent. Jayco dealers will replace the 6000lb capacity axle with a 7000lb capacity axle, including new rims and tires and will install updated Federal ID, and Cargo Carrying Capacity labels, free of charge. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901330.
- 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
Certain 2017 Jayco Eagle fifth wheel travel trailers, model 355 MBQS, built between October 7 and October 11, 2016, may have an axle with insufficient load capacity. If the axle is overloaded, excess tire wear can occur, which may lead to tire failure and an increased risk of a crash.
The affected trailers have been quarantined at dealers, so owners will not receive notification letters. Jayco dealers will replace the 6000 lb capacity axle with a 7000 lb capacity axle, including new rims and tires, and will install updated Federal ID and Cargo Carrying Capacity labels. The repair is free of charge.
Owners with questions can contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267 and reference recall number 9901330. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jayco Travel Trailer Eagle | 2017 |
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