2016 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL EAGLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL EAGLE
The 2016 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL EAGLE has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Jayco, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL EAGLE
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2016 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL EAGLE, potentially affecting up to 5,916 vehicles.
Recall 16V560000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
| 3,085 vehicles affected
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jay Feather, Jay Flight, Jay Flight SLX, Eagle, White Hawk, and Octane travel trailers manufactured January 5, 2016, to July 18, 2016, equipped with a Sway Command anti-sway system. When connected to certain tow vehicles that have an integrated brake controller, and after the anti-sway system has applied the trailer brakes...
Consequence: A loss of trailer brakes may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will remove the Sway Command system from the affected travel trailers, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2016. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall...
View full details →Recall 16V120000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 2,105 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 15V685000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 724 vehicles affected
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016 Eagle Half Ton (HT) fifth wheel trailers manufactured May 19, 2015, to October 8, 2015. The affected vehicles do not have warning labels on the towing hitch to identify the maximum gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) for towing, maximum tongue weight and towing vehicle braking information.
Consequence: A vehicle operator could unknowingly overload the trailer, which may result in tire or axle failure and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will apply the proper warning label, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2015. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901265.
View full details →Recall 15V259000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 2 vehicles affected
Defect: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016 Eagle FW WB trailers manufactured April 20, 2015, to April 21, 2015. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
Consequence: If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901238.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL EAGLE
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL EAGLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I NOTICED A CRACK IN MY TRAILER RIM. IT HAS 2 SPIKES THAT ARE CRACKED COMPLETELY THROUGH. I THEN INSPECTED MY OTHER 3 TIRES AND FOUND 3 OTHER SPIKES ON ANOTHER TIRE. I IMMEDIATELY PUT ON A SPARE AND DROVE TO A TIRE SHOP TO GET ANOTHER TRAILER WHEEL. THE MANUFACTURER OF THE WHEEL IS HISPEC. THEY ARE LOCATED IN INDIANA NEAR THE RV MANUFACTURERS. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE AND THANKFULLY THE WHEELS DIDN'T COME APART WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE INTERSTATE WITH MY FAMILY OF 4.*DT*JB*DT*JB
THE WIRING FOR THE ELECTRIC BRAKES WERE ROUTED OVER AND WRAPPED AROUND THE SPRINGS. THE WIRES WERE WRAPPED TIGHT ENOUGH THAT THERE WAS NO SLACK IN THE WIRING. THIS CONDITION WOULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO THE WIRES SHORTING OUT CAUSING A FAILURE IN THE TRAILER'S BRAKING SYSTEM AND POSSIBLY TOW VEHICLE'S BRAKE CONTROLLER. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO A FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE BUT I'M NOT CONFIDENT THEY UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY IMPLICATIONS. I FOUND THIS CONDITION WHILE INSPECTING THE TRAILER FOR OUR FIRST TRIP AND HAD THE WIRING REROUTED. I DO BELIEVE THAT THIS CONDITION EXISTS ON A LOT OF JAYCO'S PRODUCTS.
Safety Rating for the 2016 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL EAGLE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL EAGLE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL EAGLE
Jayco, Inc. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL EAGLE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
16-013 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery Disconnect Switch - wires may be reveresed
16-014 — EQUIPMENT
Screws to attach cabinet to the slide out floor are too long, can cause extreme damage to flooring when slide out is in motion
TSB-15-015 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
JAYCO: TSB CONTAINS AN OWNER'S NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. INFORMATION REGARDING THE PLACEMENT, ON ACCESSORY HITCH, OF WARNING LABEL. MODEL 2016 NORTH POINT, PINNACLE, DESIGNER, EAGLE FIFTH WHEEL. *PE
SB-15-008 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL EAGLE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL EAGLE
- 2011 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL EAGLE — 3 complaints
- 2012 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL EAGLE — 1 complaint
- 2015 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL EAGLE — 1 complaint
- 2016 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL EAGLE (current)
- 2019 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL EAGLE — 5 complaints
- 2020 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL EAGLE — 12 complaints
- 2021 JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL EAGLE — 3 complaints
Other JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL Models
- JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL PINNACLE — 35 total complaints
- JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL NORTH POINT — 33 total complaints
- JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC — 11 total complaints
- JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL EAGLE HT — 7 total complaints
- JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL EAGLE PREMIER — 4 total complaints
- JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL EAGLE SUPER LITE — 1 total complaint
- JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL SEISMIC WAVE — 1 total complaint
- JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL TALON — 1 total complaint