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
The worst 2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle problems
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- Brakes1
- Wheels1
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- Brakes1
- Wheels1
Recalls 4
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
- What is wrong
- 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 in response to a sway event, the trailer brakes may no longer function to slow or stop the trailer.
- Risk
- 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 is 9901308.
Recall number 16V560000 · Recall details
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 16V120000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 15V685000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 15V259000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle 9
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Jayco and entegra coach storage tips
- Standard Repair Instructions detailing how to repair a unit with a crack in the sidewall near the slideout.
- (SRP) Standard repair procedure for crack forming at the front bottom corner of the off door side (ODS) or...
- Informational bulletin for repair that requires the removal of pullout cabinet extension drawers.
- Compartment door may be too narrow
- Battery Disconnect Switch
- Screws to attach cabinet to the slide out floor are too long, can
- Jayco: TSB contains an owner's notification letter
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
What 2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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Questions about the 2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle
Is the 2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle, close to a typical Eagle model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is wheels (1).
How many recalls does the 2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle have?
4 recalls, covering electrical system, equipment and suspension.
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