Vehicle recall 16V120000 · February 29, 2016
Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle and Jayco Travel Trailer Eagle
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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 9901286.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V120000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 29, 2016
- Filed by
- Jayco, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 9901286
- Owner notification
- March 18, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,105
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle (2016): 2016
- Jayco Travel Trailer Eagle (2016): 2016
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