2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle, 2016 Jayco Travel Trailer Eagle Recall: In the affected trailers, the positive cable (B+) connecting the battery…
NHTSA campaign 16V120000 · Electrical System · filed Feb 29, 2016 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
Without circuit protection, the wire may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Jayco Fifth Wheel | Eagle | 2016 |
| Jayco Travel Trailer | Eagle | 2016 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 16V120000 (manufacturer number 9901286). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.