NHTSA Recall 18V072000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V072000; Date: Jan. 29, 2018
If the safety chains fail in the event of a detachment, the trailer would separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Jayco Eagle; 2018 Jayco Eagle
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Jayco, Inc.
Affected Units:: 81
Recall Summary:
Jayco, inc. (jayco) is recalling certain 2017, 2018 eagle 333bhok (ec) travel trailers. The safety chains on these vehicles are rated at 11,700 lbs, however the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) is 12,500lbs. In the event of a trailer detachment, the underrated safety chains may fail.
How to Fix:
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install safety chains that have a gvwr of 16,200lbs, free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2018. Owners may contact jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901372.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 8, 2018
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