NHTSA lists 2 complaints for the 2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL EAGLE.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| electrical electronic | 1 | 50.0% | 1.00 |
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| mechanical failure | 1 | 50.0% | 0.91 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 2 | 100.0% | 0.67 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 2 tagged complaints of 2 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2016-07-27. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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 in response (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-02-29. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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 9901286.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-10-21. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-05-04. Systems: SUSPENSION.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
9 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 6 |
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| STRUCTURE | 3 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
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10211966
Date: 2022-05-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH STORAGE TIPS. INSTRUCTIONS FOR STORING JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH DIESEL PUSHERS.
10208077
Date: 2022-02-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Standard Repair Instructions detailing how to repair a unit with a crack in the sidewall near the slideout.
10206827
Date: 2022-01-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.
(SRP) Standard repair procedure for crack forming at the front bottom corner of the off door side (ODS) or door side (DS) Front Slide Out on certain Jayco 5th wheel travel trailers.
10172531
Date: 2020-03-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Informational bulletin for repair that requires the removal of pullout cabinet extension drawers.
10165142
Date: 2019-08-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Compartment door may be too narrow - add door shim
10125522
Date: 2016-04-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Battery Disconnect Switch - wires may be reveresed
10125523
Date: 2016-04-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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
10059021
Date: 2015-10-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
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
10072049
Date: 2015-10-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.