Recall 16V120 affects 2,105 2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle trailers for an unprotected battery cable. Free repair once Jayco Fifth Wheel opens it.
Jayco Fifth Wheel is recalling 2,105 2016 Eagle fifth wheels and travel trailers because the battery cable for the solar panel prep package lacks circuit breaker protection. Without circuit protection, the wire can short circuit and increase the risk of a fire; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The positive battery cable in the 2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle fifth wheels and travel trailers carries battery power from the battery box toward the roof-mounted solar panel preparation package. That cable needs a circuit breaker in the path. The breaker is the small protective device that opens the circuit when current rises too high, so the cable does not keep carrying power during a short.
On affected Eagle trailers, the cable was not tied into the existing 30 amp breaker during production. Jayco traced the defect to a production error, with line workers not following the set installation process. Without that breaker protection, a short in the positive cable keeps battery current moving through the cable instead of being interrupted.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners are not told to expect a light, sound, or change in trailer operation before the electrical protection problem is found.
Who's affected?
Includes both fifth-wheel and travel-trailer Eagle configurations with the same battery-cable component.
| 2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle | battery |
|---|---|
| 2016 Jayco Travel Trailer Eagle | battery |
| Units affected | 2,105 |
A matching 2016 Eagle trailer does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Without circuit protection, the wire can short circuit and increase the risk of a fire. No warning sign is listed before the short circuit, so schedule the repair promptly once Jayco Fifth Wheel opens it. Repair will be free at any franchised Jayco Fifth Wheel dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle is included in this recall.
- Contact Jayco Fifth Wheel customer service at 1-800-283-8267 to confirm repair timing for your VIN.
- Ask a franchised Jayco Fifth Wheel dealer about the free repair that ties the unprotected solar-prep battery cable into a 30amp circuit breaker.
- Reference recall number 16V120 and Jayco recall 9901286 when you call.
- Avoid using the roof-mounted solar panel preparation package until the circuit-breaker repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
The final dealer repair is still listed as under development for this campaign. Once it is available, a Jayco Fifth Wheel technician will connect the unprotected positive battery cable from the battery box to the solar panel preparation package into a 30amp circuit breaker. That repair path is meant to add circuit protection where the filing says the cable lacks it. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| February 29, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 18, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V120?
Recall 16V120 covers 2,105 2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle fifth wheels and Eagle travel trailers with an unprotected positive battery cable for the solar prep package. Without circuit protection, the wire can short circuit and increase fire risk. Dealers tie the circuit into a 30 amp circuit breaker 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 16V120. If it is, contact a franchised Jayco Fifth Wheel dealer and ask for recall 9901286. The dealer repair is free, and Jayco customer service is available at 1-800-283-8267.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Jayco Fifth Wheel dealers will tie the unprotected circuit into a 30 amp circuit breaker free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. The positive cable connecting the battery box to the roof-mounted solar panel preparation package lacks circuit-breaker protection, so a short circuit can occur. If your VIN is included, arrange the free dealer repair.
What if I bought this trailer used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm inclusion in recall 16V120, then give the dealer recall number 9901286 when you schedule service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V120000 |
|---|---|
| Jayco Fifth Wheel customer service | 1-800-283-8267 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V120 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V120000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - 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 →