Jayco – Axles Underrated for Trailer Capacity

Jayco (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.


Report Received Date 10/24/2016
NHTSA ID 16V772000
Consequence Summary If the axle is overloaded, excess tire wear may result, possibly causing tire failure and an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code 9901330
Potentially Affected 30
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V772000)

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