Recall 15V685 affects 724 2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle trailers with missing hitch weight and braking labels. Free repair at a Jayco Fifth Wheel dealer.
Jayco Fifth Wheel is recalling 724 2016 Eagle fifth wheel trailers because the towing hitch is missing labels that show maximum towing weight, tongue weight, and braking information. Without those labels, an owner can overload the trailer and risk tire or axle failure, and Jayco Fifth Wheel dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The towing hitch on a 2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle is the hardware that connects the trailer to the tow vehicle and carries the pulling load. The warning label on that hitch gives the limits an owner needs before towing, including the maximum gross vehicle weight rating, maximum tongue weight, and braking information for the tow vehicle. Those limits tell you how much weight the trailer and hitch are designed to handle.
On affected Eagle fifth wheels, the hitch label was missing or incorrect. That means the hitch can still look complete, but the key towing limits are not shown where an owner, dealer, or service shop expects to find them. The problem comes from the labeling step on the hitch, not from a broken hitch part.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is visible only when the hitch label is missing, unreadable, or does not provide the required towing weight and braking information.
Who's affected?
| 2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 724 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An overloaded trailer can have tire or axle failure and increase the risk of a crash. Before towing, confirm the trailer's weight rating and avoid loading beyond the corrected label. If your VIN is included, schedule the label repair before carrying heavy cargo. Repair is free at any franchised Jayco Fifth Wheel dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Jayco Fifth Wheel dealer to schedule the free hitch warning-label repair.
- Reference recall number 15V685 and Jayco recall 9901265 when you call.
- Bring the recall notice if Jayco Fifth Wheel mailed one, and ask the dealer to apply the proper GVWR, tongue-weight, and braking-information label.
- Avoid loading or towing the trailer beyond known ratings until the label is installed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Jayco Fifth Wheel technician applies the missing towing hitch warning label. The label identifies the maximum gross vehicle weight rating for towing, the maximum tongue weight, and towing vehicle braking information. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. Bring the trailer to the service appointment so the dealer can inspect the hitch area and place the proper label where owners can see it before towing.
Timeline
| October 21, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 2, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V685?
Recall 15V685 covers 724 2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle fifth wheel trailers built without required towing-hitch warning labels for GVWR, tongue weight, and towing vehicle braking information. Overloading can lead to tire or axle failure and higher crash risk. Dealers apply the proper label for free.
What should I do if my 2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 15V685. If it is, contact a franchised Jayco Fifth Wheel dealer to schedule the warning-label installation. Reference recall 15V685 and Jayco recall number 9901265 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the remedy for recall 15V685 is a proper warning label applied free of charge by a dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is trailer overloading without the correct hitch label information. If the operator does not know the maximum GVWR, tongue weight, or braking requirements, the trailer can be overloaded, leading to tire or axle failure and increased crash risk.
What if I bought my Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle is included, then call a franchised dealer with recall 15V685 and Jayco recall number 9901265.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V685000 |
|---|---|
| Jayco Fifth Wheel customer service | 1-800-283-8267 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V685 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V685000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →