NHTSA recall 16V120000
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle and 1 more
Reported Feb 29, 20162,105 vehicles affectedJayco, Inc.Maker’s number 9901286Built Apr 8, 2015 – Feb 19, 2016
The defect
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.
The risk
Without circuit protection, the wire may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The 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.