NHTSARecalled Oct 24, 2016 · #16V772000
Axles Underrated for Trailer Capacity
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. If the axle is overloaded, excess tire wear may result, possibly causing tire failure and an increased risk of a crash.
Product details
- Product
- Axles Underrated for Trailer Capacity
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Jayco, Inc.
- Model numbers
- 2017 Eagle
- UPCs
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What you should do
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.