NHTSA recall 18V072000
Equipment · Jayco, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2017 Jayco Travel Trailer Eagle, 2018 Jayco Travel Trailer Eagle.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 18V072000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.